About Bel Borba
Born 1957. Bel Borba is a Brazilian painter and sculptor.
Alberto José Costa Borba, known professionally as Bel Borba, is a Brazilian graphic artist, mosaic maker and sculptor, born in 1957. He lives in Salvador da Bahia, where he has intervened in the public arena of Brazil with hundreds of works, sculptures, mosaic murals and urban art installations, mostly employing found objects. He spent a month in New York City in the summer of 2012, where he constructed numerous outdoor pieces. A documentary film about his life and work, Bel Borba Aqui, was released in March 2012.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Bel Borba's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Bel Borba's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Bel Borba?
draftsman, graphic/plastic artist, film producer, Brazilian engraver
When was Bel Borba born?
Bel Borba was born on 23 January 1957 in Salvador.
What is Bel Borba's occupation?
Bel Borba is a painter and sculptor.
What nationality is Bel Borba?
Bel Borba is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bel Borba. https://biography.guide/bel-borba/
MLA: "Bel Borba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bel-borba/.
Chicago: "Bel Borba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bel-borba/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:31 UTC