Romero Britto | Who is Romero Britto and What You Need To Know About His Art

Romero Britto (B. 1963) is known for creating alternative pieces using many different mediums, including painting, sculpting and graffiti. His work is easily recognisable for his bold use of vibrant colours and bold brush strokes. The Romero Britto artworks often convey a sense of hope, happiness and wonder. Many of his works also have a theme of love or childhood joy. 

In this article, we will discuss the artist Romero Britto and uncover his background, artistic influences and popular work. 

About Romero Britto Artist Background

Britto was born into a large Brazilian family. He has always engaged with his imagination and has always looked for different outlets for his creativity. He has stated in previous interviews that he likes to think about the world from the bigger picture. 

When Romero Britto was just eight years old, he told his mother that he wanted to become an artist. His family and community found this statement amusing and thought he was just reaching for the stars. However, little did they know that he would do just that and become the Brazilian artist Britto that is now world recognised. 

About Romero Britto’s Art Career

Britto has evolved as an artist throughout his long-standing career, and now he has become one of the most famous alternative artists in the world. He was able to show his art publicly for the first time when he was just 14 years old. When this happened, he soon found himself travelling from Brazil to the United States to be a part of the pop art scene that was gaining traction in the Western world. 

Before he knew it, Britto was travelling all over the world to showcase his art to large cities such as Miami, Paris and London. After all his travelling, the Brazilian-born artist became the made in Miami artist Britto. Currently, Britto works from a 60,000 square foot studio in Miami but he still frequently travels abroad to share his work and collaborate with celebrities and charities. 

Romero Britto Influences

Romero Britto’s biggest influences were Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein. These were some of the first artists that he discovered when he travelled to Europe and forever shaped the way that he would present his artwork and his pop art style. 

You are able to see some of the ways that they were influential in the way that he paints, as they are quite comparable and have similar structures. This has led many galleries, and art curators now refer to Britto as ‘The New Picasso’. 

Romero Britto Art Style

Britto is not a typical run of the mill artist. Instead, he engages with alternative forms of art and plays with different and energetic colours along with other types of high-contrast patterns. His work is best described as a mix of cubism and pop art. Apart from his bold use of colour, you can recognise Romero Britto’s work through his 2D style and graffiti-like edge. 

Romero Britto Artwork Exhibitions 

You will find Romero Britto sculptures and paintings in some of the most significant exhibitions worldwide. Various Romero Britto paintings have been featured in include Carrousel du Louvre, Sichuan Arts Museum Chengdu, and Maison de Imperique Latine de Monaco. As you can see, his artwork is featured all over the world and is featured all over the United States. The museums in the US that Britto has featured in include Boca Raton Museum of Art Boca Raton, the Fine Arts Museum of Long Island Hempstead, and Museo de Bellas Artes.

Romero Britto Pop Art Collaborations 

Some of the greatest achievements that he has made include commissions for well-known brands such as Volvo, Pepsi-Cola, and Disney, public sculptures across the country, and some of the biggest celebrities collecting his artwork, including the Kennedys and President Obama. Britto’s colourful work has also featured on the iconic black cabs of London, and he has a piece named after Hype Park in the centre of the city. These paintings of his have been very public and have been seen at large events such as the World Cup and the Olympics. Britto has even worked with British royalty Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, to create a piece to display the couple’s love. Additionally, HM Queen Elizabeth II is said to be one of the collectors of Ramero Britto’s work. Other collectors include Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Sir Elton John, Anna Wintour and Leonardo Dicaprio. These collaborations have all been major achievements for the artist. 

Romero Britto Charity Work

Britto is one of the leading current pop artists worldwide. However, he doesn’t let his almightly success get in the way of doing some good for the world. He is often spotted speaking on the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. Additionally, Britto is an ambassador or activist for more than 250 charities. He uses his voice to share his belief that ‘art is too important not to share’. 

Where Can You Buy Romero Britto’s Work? 

The Imitate Modern is currently stocking Romero’s book named ‘Colors Around The World’, which we think you will agree is aptly named considering Britto is well travelled and has a colourful style of artwork. At just £15, this book is an absolute steal and would make a wonderful addition to a home coffee table or an office waiting area to liven up your space and inject some humour and life into the room.  

If you have any more questions about Romero or his work, please do not hesitate to contact our helpful and friendly team at the Imitate Modern gallery of London.