J. Borges
Brazilian popular artist, cordelist and poet (1935-2024) · Brazil · On the map · Artists · Died at 88
José Francisco Borges, best known as J. Borges, was a Brazilian folk poet and woodcut artist. He was considered the greatest woodcut artist in northeastern Brazil, and "the most celebrated master of the art." His work was exhibited around the world, including at the Louvre and the Smithsonian.
J. Borges is read about 35 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 21 September 2026
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It is in the permanent collection of the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. Borges was a proponent of Cordel literature.
Country
Brazil
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2024 · aged 88
