“We quickly wrapped it up in a blanket and put it in the car”: after 42 years of silence, Christa (73) reveals her secret (Inland)

Many well-known names have already visited Kunstuur in Mechelen to explain the story behind a special painting. In the list of presenters, the name Christa Verledens stands out, precisely because she is completely unknown – also in art circles. Yet it is absolutely no coincidence that she was asked. After all, she and her husband have been carrying a secret with them for 42 years, and that has everything to do with a painting by Ensor. And a day at the beach with the kids.

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