Because the 4-meter-high bust has to stand in all weather conditions for nine months, Maxime also thought about strength and fire safety. For example, in Ensor’s head there is a tank with 800 liters of water and sprinklers. Ostend is organizing a public festival on the station square on Thursday to unveil the work of art.
Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the death of painter James Ensor. The versatile artist was born in Ostend in 1860, which is why the seaside city pays tribute to the artist for a year.