Britto Mania

Homeless Meters

“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.

A condo building near I-95 in Miami (another one of my daughter’s favorites)

 

At the Miami Children's Museum

At the Miami Children’s Museum

 

Shopping center on 5th Street and Alton Road, Miami Beach

Shopping center on 5th Street and Alton Road, Miami Beach

 

Dadeland Station Shopping Center, Miami

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

71 thoughts on “Britto Mania

  1. I never heard of Romero Britto before, but I like his artwork a lot. His sculptures look fun, colorful and creates a very playful and happy atmosphere. The girl on the condo building is my favorite!

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  2. Well, I don’t know where I’ve been but I’ve never heard of this artist! I love his work, though, and will now be looking for it!

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  3. Oh my gosh gorgeous! I’m in NYC and am going to keep a better eye out. I love that very first parking meter picture. Gosh if more meters looked like that I don’t think I could mind feeding them as much!

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  4. I love most of these pieces and I certainly can see why young people would be really attracted to them. It would be wonderful to have some of these to brighten up the city that I live in.

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  5. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of him before. The pieces are all so fun and colorful! I’ll keep my eyes open more now to see if I can spot any of his work when traveling!

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  6. I am a art lover. While I have not heard of him I have seen some artists with similar styles. I enjoy the bold lines and pops of color.

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