Romero Britto

BIOGRAPHY

Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero Britto is an internationally renowned, iconic pop artist that uses vibrant colour, playful themes and hard-edged compositions to capture the attention of both youthful spirits and educated art collectors. Self-taught at an early age, Romero was encouraged to travel to the United States where Pop Art was flourishing. With an unshakable resolve and belief in his own art, Romero spent the next few years exhibiting and attracting the attention of many before coming into his own and travelling to Paris, where he was introduced to the works of Matisse and Picasso, which influenced him to create an iconic style that The New York Times described as,“exudes warmth, optimism and love.”

Britto's reputation and granted him widespread international recognition. Romero’s pop sensibility has lent itself to many collaborations over the years with international brands such as Audi, Bentley, Coca- Cola, Disney, Evian, Hublot, Mattel, and Technomarine. Romero Britto is an artistic activist for charitable organizations worldwide and most importantly, an artist who believes "art is too important not to share." He serves as a benefactor, donating time, art and resources to more than 250 charitable organisations. A firm believer in the role of an artist as an agent of positive change, Romero Britto is committed to developing and supporting the powerful role art plays in world issues. Romero’s work evokes happiness and hope using a visual language all of its own that is simply relatable to all.

It is this unique talent which has established Romero

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