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Going Nomad Part Two — Minnetonka to Jackson Hole

Borbet's Arrived In Jackson Hole

Following a beautiful decade in Manhattan, we decided to become nomads. Our first sojourn transpired in Minnetonka, Minnesota. For three glorious months, we painted, we fair’d, and yes, beautiful people… we bowled.

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A September Update From The Studio — Borbay’s Bubbles and More

Mike Smith as Bubbles Painting By Borbay

Every month or so, I fire off updates from the studio. Here is the latest… if you’d like to receive these directly, just let me know.

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A Forbes Interview With Artist Domingo Zapata

Borbay and Domingo Zapata in NYC

Before I threw our earthly possessions in a 17-foot-Uhaul and drove to Minnesota, I stopped by Domingo Zapata’s Gramercy Park studio for a long conversation… which is now live on Forbes.

BTW — If you’d like to catch my ongoing art business features… you can follow yours truly here.

Before I Go: Studio Visits, Shipping, Commissions, Market Status

Borbay and the Tetons

Before I leave Manhattan on July 7th, here are a few important housekeeping items to share.

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Going Nomad

Borbay On The Go In Exuma

On July 8th, our two-year lease expires, but we aren’t renting another apartment. Instead, Erin, Coraline, Vega and I are leaving Manhattan and going nomad. Here’s the story… beginning right after college.

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David Chase Discusses The Final Scene Of The Sopranos

James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano Painting by Borbay

Here is some amazing insight on the final episode of ‘The Sopranos’ from David Chase himself, courtesy of DGA. This, of course, was one of my favorite all-time series… hence, the portrait of Mr. Gandolfini.

I’m Now A Forbes Contributing Writer

Borbay Speaks at Forbes Photo by Glen Davis

It began with a cold call to Forbes back in 2011, asking for Zack O’Malley Greenburg. I had just completed my #KingsofHipHop portrait series, when I spotted his Cash Kings of Hip Hop list. Fortunately, Zack entertained my call, previewed the show and we became friends.

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December Update: Serena, Boss, Babies

Jason and Coraline

Dear Friends, Family, Collectors and Fans — 2014 has been my finest year, and I owe you a debt of gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you. The easel has been on fire…

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Fan Photoshops Borbay’s Nucky in the Louvre With Jay Z and Beyonce

JayZ Beyonce Borbay Photoshop in Louvre

This afternoon, I was brunching with the ladies when I noticed this post on Instagram. If you didn’t hear, Jay Z and Beyoncé famously (and privately) toured the Louvre last week, and were photographed in front of the Mona Lisa. Thanks to a fine Photoshop job, my recently completed Nucky Thompson was framed and boom — meta. To answer many hot questions in one shot — Hip Hop’s Royal Couple did not acquire Nucky…

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August Update: Brad, Angelina, Mads, New Style

Title Guarantee Building Painting by Borbay

Fall is around the corner, and there is much to report! So, relax, grab a coffee, splash in some Buca’ and enjoy.

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