“At the end of the day,
my art is about happiness,
and that’s what I want to bring
to my life and work.”
“My inspirations come from
the
whole universe of simple things that we are all immersed
in every day--
things, moments and feelings
that are all
very common to us.”
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A modern-day pop-culture icon, Romero Britto is one of the premier pop artists of our time. As the youngest and most successful pop artist of this generation, Britto has managed to create contemporary masterpieces that evoke a spirit of hope and convey a sense of warmth.
As a talented and creative child growing up in Brazil, Romero Britto often painted images on any medium he could find, including scraps of cardboard and newspaper. His inner passion and drive to excel served as a powerful asset for a young man with a longing to nurture his creative side and experience all that life had to offer. His innate love for learning inspired Britto to channel his focus and commitment to excellence into his artwork. This dedication is what has helped Britto become an international success during the past 18 years.
Fun Facts about Romero Britto:
- First painting sold was at 14 years of age in Brazil.
- Paintings and sculptures are currently featured on five continents in more than 100 galleries worldwide.
- Commissioned by the NFL to create the Super Bowl pre-show. In collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, the entire stadium was turned into a giant Britto canvas.
- Favorite color is yellow.
- Important partnerships include Absolut Vodka, Swatch, Movado, Evian, Royal Caribbean and Audi.
- Presented Martha Stewart with a portrait he painted of her when he appeared as a guest on the Martha Stewart Show.
- To mark the opening of “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” exhibit in London, Britto created a 45-foot pyramid, which was displayed in Hyde Park.
- Some of his notable private collectors include Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prince Albert of Monaco and Michael Jordan.
- Romero Britto was chosen to design the official United Nations Olympic Stamp Collection for the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
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