At 11 years old, Borges laid the foundation for his career when he started working with masters like Vicente Clemades and learning to paint and restore frescos in Cuba.
Borges left Cuba in 1991. He has lived in New York City, Miami, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He moved to Lakeland two years ago.
“We’re trying to showcase what we believe … is really a great, great artist that needs to be celebrated,” said Tony Agnello, co-owner of Notta Gallery.
Fuego Festival
To kick off the exhibition, Notta Gallery is also hosting a one-day event, Fuego Festival, on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., co-sponsored by Nineteen61 and Ybor Cigar City Festival…