Romero Britto is a Brazilian artist born in 1963 who combines elements of cubism, pop art, and graffiti painting in his vibrant, colorful works. Britto began drawing and painting from a young age and had his first art show in 1979, though he was unsure if he could succeed as an artist. He later studied art in Europe after realizing he could not continue down a path in law school. Britto is now internationally renowned for his designs featuring hearts and being commissioned for projects like Absolut vodka advertisements.

1. Romero Britto

2. "For me, art can reflect the celebration of the
simple and good things in life. This is most
important to me!."
Born 1963, Brazil

3. Britto’s work combines cubism, pop art and graffiti
painting.
Cubism
Picasso, Weeping Woman
Graffiti Painting
Keith Haring
Radiant Baby Pop Art
Andy Warhol
Campbell’s Soup Can

4. Heart Kids
By the age of eight, he was drawing and painting with
anything he could get his hands on: watercolors, pen and
ink, and fingerpainting.

5. Golden Beaches
In 1979, Britto had his first art show. Despite having sold many paintings,
Britto still was not not sure he could be successful as an artist.

6. Boom Fish
Britto entered law school in 1979. He soon realized he could not
continue down this path. He sold his car and headed to Europe
to study and paint.

7. Home Sweet Home
In 1987, Britto visited some friends in Florida. Soon after he decided to open his
own studio.

8. Do you recognize this famous lady?

9. Nantucket Song
• In 1989, he was commissioned by Absolut to join their
showcase of artists, which included Andy Warhol, Keith
Haring, Ed Ruscha. These artists were already famous.

10. Living Room
Since then, Britto's work has appeared in all over the
world.

11. His designs can be found everywhere; like on this
airplane.

12. Silkscreen Prints
Swing Celebration

13. Britto loves using the heart in his designs.