I was born in The Hague (Netherlands) and after my general basic education I wanted to study Art at The Hague Academy, but my parents did not allow me. I retired at the age of 60 and started my Art education at a Belgium Academy for five years and for one year at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam.
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