Born in Brazil and raised in Miami, Romero Britto is an international artist who uses vibrant, bold and colorful patterns to reflect his optimistic view of the world around him. Britto has created a unique visual language of hope and happiness that is accessible to all and inspires millions. Self-taught, Britto painted on scraps of paper, cardboard or some other medium before traveling independently to Paris and becoming acquainted with the works of Matisse and Picasso. His appreciation for these masters led him to create an iconic style, which The New York Times described "exuding warmth, optimism, and love".

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Britto's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in over 100 countries, including the Salon de la Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts at the Carrousel du Louvre in 2008 and 2010. In 2013, Maria Elena and Carlos Slim invited Domit Romero to be the first living artists to exhibit at MuseoSoumaya. He has created public art installations for the 02 Dome in Berlin, John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Cirque Du Soleil at Super Bowl XLI and the largest monumental sculpture in the history of London's Hyde Park. Britto served as the Official Artist for the 2010 World Cup, Ambassador at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and was recently invited as Torchbearer for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Britto's pop sensibilities have since drawn on numerous collaborations with international brands such as Audi, Bentley, Coca-Cola, Walt Disney, Evian, Hublot and Mattel to name a few.

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Romero is an activist for non-profit organizations worldwide and, above all, an artist who believes that "art is too important not to share". Britto has donated time, art, and resources to more than 250 nonprofit organizations. Britto was not a silent activist, but a selected speaker for the arts at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. In addition, Romero Britto is proud to be a Founding Contributor to the Harvard International Negotiation Program. He is a member of various bodies including Best Buddies International and St Jude's Children's Research Hospital and has recently been appointed to the board of the Prince of Wales' charity, The Prince's Trust. Romero Britto believes in the role of an artist as a vehicle for positive change and is committed to developing and supporting the role that art will continue to play in the world.

Now also with us in the NL gallery.

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