ROMERO BRITTO
b. 1963, Reclife, Brazil

A modern day pop culture icon, Romero Britto is one of the premiere 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.

His original artwork, dubbed the art of healing, brings together bright colors and playful themes with compositional elements of cubism. Brittos work provides art lovers around the world with an open-minded and optimistic view of life, from the mental canvas of an artist who gains daily inspiration from the world around him.

Embraced by the international community, Brittos paintings and sculptures are currently featured on five continents in more than 100 galleries worldwide, including Saatchi Gallery in London, who recently incorporated his artwork as part of their new online gallery. In addition, Brittos artwork is also included in some of the worlds most impressive private collections.

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 an incredible 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 and education 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 last 20 years.

Never forgetting his humble beginnings, and ever appreciative of the many mentors he has had over the years, giving back and lending a hand to those in need is one of his top priorities. As a result, in 2007 the Britto Foundation was established in an effect to allow him to lend his time, resources and talent to children and organizations all over the world, while continuing to spread joy and happiness through his works. Through the foundation, his goal is to provide support to individuals and organizations who work to create, encourage, promote and preserve education and humanitarian based initiatives benefiting children around the world. From his partnership with organizations like Vest Buddies International, Andre Agassi Foundation, World Economic and Development fund, St. Jude Hospital, Governors Family Literacy Initiative and Keep the Memory Alive Foundation, to the hundreds of charitable donations provided to organizations around the globe, Britto’s commitment to giving back is unquestionable.

Britto’s belief that art is in constant evolution is one of the key reasons of his work. Whether it’s serving as a panellist at the World Economic Forum, an invitation to create the NFL Superbowl XLI pre-show with Cirque du Soleil, or the prestigious United Nations Postal Stamp collection, Britto is highly sought after artist by not only private collectors, but key global entities around the world. He has been tapped to bring a unique visual interpretation to world renowned brands such as Absolut, Disney, Movado, Pepsi, Evian, Microsoft X-Box and Audi. Romero Brittos’ artwork conveys an honesty that reflects his desire to use colors which exude happiness. It is a reflection of what words fail to express about the joys of life. Britto’s belief that art should be accessible to all, and enjoyed by people of all ages is a key reason his artwork appeals to art lovers ages eight to eighty.