“Homeless” Meters
I’m sure by now most everyone recognizes the work of famous pop artist Romero Britto. His art literally pops up almost all around the world, in places like New York City, Singapore, Berlin, London, Brazil, Sweden, and of course in Miami, his home since 1989. Pretty much you are bound to run into a Britto sculpture in most major airports, parks, shopping centers, you name it. But his artwork is very widespread here in South Florida.
I’ve always been drawn to his art, as it’s very colorful and happy. Our daughter fell in love with his huge heart sculpture when she was a toddler. She first saw it in the window of his gallery on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, when she was 2 years old. Every time we passed by the gallery, she started jumping up and down and insisted we go inside so she could see the heart up close. Of course not every one cares for this type of art, and he is sometimes criticized for his work, but I’ve always found it very interesting. I also think it’s great that artists and celebrities utilize their popularity to help worthy causes, as he has many times. The “Homeless” Meters placed throughout Miami, collect change from random passerbys and then distribute it to local organizations helping in the fight to end homelessness, essentially, they are collection boxes.
Miami is full of Britto sculptures throughout the city. Here are a few of my favorites:
My daughter a few years ago visiting her favorite heart sculpture on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.
Midtown Shopping Center, Miami
Grapeland Water Park, Miami
Various sculptures at the Kendall Village Shopping Center, Miami
A condo building near I-95 in Miami (another one of my daughter’s favorites)
At the Miami Children’s Museum
Shopping center on 5th Street and Alton Road, Miami Beach
Dadeland Station Shopping Center, Miami
Do you like this type of art? Do you own any Britto pieces?
For many Britto items, check out their website at http://www.shopbritto.com
If you’re in the Miami area, you can visit the gallery at:
Britto Central
818 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach
Listen2Mama 
This is the first I’ve seen of his art. I do like the bright colors, they are right up my alley. I really like the.. Shopping center on 5th Street, in Miami,…
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I have to admit I haven’t heard of him before but I love it what a talented artist!! Amazing.
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That looks like a very unique museum. The artistry is amazing!
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I haven’t heard of him before, but I love this stuff. I would love to see it in person someday.
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To tell you the truth this is the first time I’ve heard about this type of art, but I really like it! Thanks for sharing.
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His art seems a little inspired by Picasso. I like it because the art is bright. Thanks for sharing this. 🙂
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I hadn’t heard of him before. His art is like an instant dose of happy!
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Love this type of art. I do not own any pieces but I wish I did.
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I would SO want to be surrounded by art like this! So awesome!
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I didn’t know who he was, but I’ve seen these pieces before.
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What wonderful things to see and DO! Thanks for the introduction – I hadn’t heard of this place
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I love Britto’ s work. Like you said, they are colorful and happy. Every time I’ve seen a picture of one, it has lifted my spirits. I’m glad you featured his work. His homeless meters? Awesome!
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What an adorable art display! I’ll have to look for these the next time I’m in Miami
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I love his use of color. They are such happy sculptures!
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The art is so neat and colorful! I love the art at the water park the most. Great post!
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Wow just stunning for sure fab post.
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Wow these are amazing! I’ve never heard of him before. Thank you for sharing.
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Amazing works of arts! I love the concept of having a colorful world! 🙂
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Wow these are gorgeous, thank you for sharing this!
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