Romero Britto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Romero Britto
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| Born | 6 October 1963 |
| Known for | Painting, Sculpture |
| Style | Pop Art |
Romero Britto was born on October 6, 1963. He is a famous artist from Brazil. He is known for his paintings, prints, and sculptures. Britto mixes different art styles like cubism, pop art, and graffiti. He uses bright colors and bold patterns in his art. His work often shows feelings of hope, dreams, and happiness.
About Romero Britto
Romero Britto was born in Recife, Brazil. He grew up in a poor family. In 1983, he traveled to Europe to study art. There, he was inspired by artists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
In 1988, Britto moved to Miami, Florida. His art studio is still there today. His first big project was designing art for Absolut Vodka in 1989. Since then, many famous companies have used his designs. These include Disney, BMW, and Apple Computers. His art has also appeared on Barbie dolls and even pet collars!
Some people say Britto is the most collected artist ever. His art is also licensed a lot. This means his designs are used on many different products. You can see his public art in places like Hyde Park, London and JFK Airport. He even designed a water park in Miami. Britto has also helped over 250 charities with his art.
Britto's Views
Romero Britto has shared his political views. He is known as a conservative. This means he often supports traditional ideas in politics.
In 2015, he held an event at his Miami studio. This event was to help Jeb Bush, who was running for president. Britto and Jeb Bush's wife, Columba, painted a mural together. It had the words "#AllInForJeb" on it.
Before that, Britto also hosted an event for Mitt Romney. Romney was a presidential candidate in 2012. Britto also supports Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro. In 2020, he gave Bolsonaro a portrait he had painted of him.
See also
In Spanish: Romero Britto para niños
