Romero Britto

Romero Britto b. 1963, Recife, Brazil is a Brazilian neo-pop wall decorator, painter, serigrapher, and sculptor. He combines stereotyped elements of cubism, pop art and graffiti painting in his work. He is known for his contemporary work. Britto currently lives in Miami, Florida, where his work can be seen in many parts around the city. Britto has one main art gallery in Miami, on South Beach on Lincoln
Road.

ROMERO BRITTO creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him. Eileen Guggenheim wrote it best when stating "Chagallís floating lovers seem to foreshadow so many of Britto’s buoyant exultant couples." Alluding to influences of early and modern masters, Britto’s pulsating colors, pop themes and commanding compositions have led him to become the premier contemporary Artist of his
generation.

ROMERO BRITTO lived an extremely modest lifestyle while growing up amongst eight brothers and sisters in Recife Brazil. However, his innate creativity allowed Britto to fill his life with vibrant color and images of a beautiful world. His canvas was any scrap of newspaper or cardboard he could find. Britto has an inordinate passion to excel and prospered academically. Still, Brittoís artistic nature eventually led him to seek
experiences outside the classroom.


ROMERO BRITTO traveled to Europe in 1983 to examine firsthand the Art of the masters. After exhibiting in a few galleries and private showings, Britto was encouraged to travel to the United States where Pop Art was flourishing. Britto moved to Miami and set up a studio open to the public. With an unshakable resolve and belief in his art, Britto spent the next few years exhibiting and attracting the attention of many. Then, in
1989, Absolut Vodka selected Britto to design an artwork with their famous logo. Brittoís participation added his name to a list of Artists, such as Warhol and Haring, also commissioned for the famed vodka campaign. Britto’s studio in Miami Beach was quickly becoming known as the place for people of all ages and walks of life to meet and acquire a unique style of art.

ROMERO BRITTO today is represented in galleries and museums across five continents, from Singapore to Dubai,to London and New York. Opening in Paris at the Salle de Notre, Louvre Museum in December 2008, Britto unveiled "Journey" to hundreds of guests. "Matisse channeling Picasso," wrote the New York Times when Britto created a living canvas performed by the Cirque du Soleil in celebration of Super Bowl XLI. Romero Britto’s
works on canvas have found the spotlight in numerous corporate commissions and noted art collections. Also an accomplished portrait artist, Brittoís works include likenesses of Ernest Beyeler, founder of Art Basel as well as the late Robert Rauschenberg. Britto’s works on canvas have evolved into sculpture which can be seen in such broad locales as JFK airport, NY to Hyde Park, London. His diverse resume also includes several
series of postage stamp designs for the United Nations Postal Administration.

ROMERO BRITTO is an artistic activist for charitable organizations worldwide and most of all an artist who believes ìart is too important not to share.î Britto donates to over 200 charitable organizations a year. Not a silent activist, Britto was a selected speaker for the arts at the World Economic Forums in Davos, Switzerland in 2006 and 2007. Britto is committed to developing and supporting the powerful role art will
continue to play in world issues.

 


"For me, art can reflect the celebration of the simple and good things in life. This is most important to me!" – ROMERO BRITTO