The early years in Antwerp Fred Bervoets began his training within the walls of the Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp and later at the Hoger Instituut voor Schone kunsten. His presence in the Belgian art scene was marked by early recognition during the 1960s. In 1961, he received the Laurent Meeus prize, followed by the Camiel Huysmans prize in 1963. By 1964, he had been named a laureate of the 300 years Academy. His…