Artificial Intelligence Guggenheim by Borbay

Artificial Intelligence. From the moment I heard Ray Kurzweil speak about A.I., futurism and singularity in NYC in 2013… I’ve paid close attention. And friends? I can tell you… the impact of Artificial Intelligence will alter humanity more significantly than the internet. Fittingly, when it was time to create the 15th Guggenheim in my 20-Year-Series… I chose to dive into Artificial Intelligence, and explore it’s significant impact on creativity and copyright.

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Neon Guernica Painting by Borbay

Continuing my Re-Mastered series… which began with “American Gothic” — then took flight with “Mona Lisa” — please allow me to introduce — “Neon Guernica”.

Picasso’s master work measures 11 by 29 feet — which is significantly larger than my two, 36″X40″ panel, neon iteration. Here is a closer look at the left side.

And now the right. Without further adieu, let’s dive into the history of Picasso’s Guernica, why I chose to paint a neon version — and the recent good news for art lovers visiting the The Reina Sofía Museum.

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Julius Erving, aka, Dr. J Collage Painting by Borbay

To lead a professional sports league is rare. To lead two is unprecedented… that is, until Julius Erving, a.k.a. “Dr. J” — towered above, first, the ABA… then the NBA. The ABA was an amalgamation of historic risk-taking owners, managers, players, announcers, and colorful personalities. And so, this painting not only showcases an incredible athlete and human; it celebrates the entire American Basketball Association, which brought the world of basketball tri-colored balls and a dunking revolution.

My collector, friend and sometimes mentor, Robert Oringer and yours truly took our time to carefully curate this celebratory 48″X60″ collage painting.

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Neon Mona Lisa

A recent commission of Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic‘ inspired a new series… “Re-Mastered” — a fresh look at historic masterpieces. And so, I decided to bring a slice of the Louvre to Borbay Studios & Gallery… with ‘Neon Mona Lisa’.

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American Gothic Neon — A New Look at a Classic

Back in my NYC advertising days, I met a talented creative director by the name of David. We stayed in touch when I moved out West… and, in following my career, he was kind enough to introduce me to his good Jackson Hole-based friends — the Faupel’s.

Matt, Julie and yours truly struck-up a conversation… and decided to collaborate on a commission. We wanted something that embraced classic Americana, but with a contemporary touch. So, what better to create than a neon version of Grant Wood’s “American Gothic”?

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The Brothers Hyde Painting Process

When I first rolled a 26-foot-Uhaul towing our SUV into Teton Valley, I had no idea what the future would bring. As it happens… the future was bright and beautiful. We found ourselves living in a fabulous community, now known as The Bronze Buffalo Ranch at Teton Springs. Here, we met life-long friends, became addicted to golf and discovered a family in the Tetons.

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