Tag: Contemporary Art

February 23, 2016

Apollo Theater Painting by Borbay

Manhattan inspiration found me once again… And, so, before I move to Idaho — I’d like to share my depiction of The World Famous Apollo Theater.

February 4, 2016

New Studio Feature Live on Forbes

My quest to document the prices of artists around the world continues on Forbes. The studio pictured above belongs to Adam Turman, great artist — strong bowler.

March 14, 2015

I’m Now A Forbes Contributing Writer

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.

November 18, 2014

Borbay Paints The Boss — Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen. The Boss. 48″X48″ of collage and paint capturing a living icon. Reflected in his glasses… younger versions of himself. In the jacket? A visual representation of his inspirations, ideals and important places. Just as many songs make an album, many words and images make a portrait.

August 4, 2014

Angelina Jolie, A Commissioned Portrait

Introducing my latest painting: a portrait of Angelina Jolie. She will be joining Mickey O’Pitt in a new collection… together in life, together in art.

June 6, 2014

Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Launch Party at Forbes

On Tuesday, June 4th, Forbes hosted a splendid book launch party for Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Michael Jackson, Inc. (already the #1 Business and Leadership title on Amazon).

February 24, 2014

Borbay Paints Michael Jackson, Inc. Book Cover

Rewind to December, 2010. I recall pondering a portrait series, but found I had 99 problems and picking a portrait subject was one. As fate would have it, I decided to paint Jay Z, which lead to a series of hip hop stars nearly identical to Zack O’Malley Greenburg’s Cash Kings.

February 23, 2014

Mormon Row Cowboy Barn — Jackson Hole — A Borbay Painting

When I was commissioned by Matt and Allison to create a Jackson Hole-inspired painting, they wanted me to experience things for myself, so it was wheels up, next stop Wyoming.