Romero Britto facts for kids
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Romero Britto
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| Born | 6 October 1963 |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
| Style | Pop Art |
Romero Britto, born on October 6, 1963, is a famous artist from Brazil. He is known for his paintings, prints, and sculptures. His art mixes styles like Cubism (where things look like geometric shapes), Pop art (art inspired by everyday things), and Graffiti (street art). He uses bright colors and bold patterns to show feelings of hope, dreams, and happiness.
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About Romero Britto
Romero Britto was born in Recife, Brazil. He grew up in a family that did not have much money. In 1983, he traveled to Europe to learn more about art. There, he was inspired by the works of famous artists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
Britto's Move to Miami
In 1988, Britto moved to Miami, Florida, in the United States. This is where his art studio is still located today. His first big art job was designing artwork for a company's advertising campaign in 1989.
Britto's Art and Collaborations
Besides his sculptures and fine art, Britto's designs have been used by many well-known companies. These include Disney, BMW, IBM, and Apple Computers. His art has also appeared on many everyday items, like Barbie dolls and even pet collars. A documentary made in 2023 said that Britto is "the most collected and licensed artist in history." This means more people own his art and more companies use his designs than almost any other artist.
Public Art by Britto
You can find some of Britto's large public art pieces in famous places. These include Hyde Park, London in England, the O2 Arena in Berlin, Germany, and the John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. He also designed a water park in Miami.
Britto's Charitable Work
Romero Britto is also known for his kindness. He has supported over 250 different charities and organizations with his art and time.
Britto's Views
Romero Britto has shared his political views. He is known to support conservative ideas.
Supporting Political Figures
In 2015, he hosted an event at his Miami studio to help raise money for a Republican presidential candidate named Jeb Bush. At this event, Britto and Jeb Bush's wife, Columba, painted a mural together. It had the slogan "#AllInForJeb." Before this, Britto also held a fundraiser at his gallery for another Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, in 2012.
Britto also publicly supports Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro. In March 2020, Britto gave Bolsonaro a portrait he had painted of him as a gift.
Images for kids
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"Wellcome" in the sculpture garden at Sheba Hospital
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"Best Buddies Friendship" Bear, in Mühlenstraße in Berlin-Friedrichshain in front of the O2 World
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The Falls
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One of the BFG Dream Jars that were part of a trail in London in 2016 for the Spielberg film. This one in Covent Garden is called 'Dream Big'
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President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro accompanied by First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro, visit to Britto's studio (Miami Florida, 08/03/2020)
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See also
In Spanish: Romero Britto para niños
