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:
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
Actually, I have never heard of him before, but I am LOVING his style. Very vibrant and colorful.
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This is the first I ever heard of Britto Mania, but I love all the color that are used in his art.
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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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The girl on the condo might just be my favorite, too! These are definitely fun sculptures.
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What a fun place! never saw it before until now. Love the girl on the condo!!!! Fun!
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I love how colorful and lively this is! I have never seen it before that I know of but will be looking for it now.
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I have seen these around NYC.. That is extreme talent! and all his colors are so bright!
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This is the first time that I am hearing about Romero Britto. His artwork is charming. I like the seahorse. It’s so colorful and fun.
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I have never seen any of his work before, but I like it! I will definitely have to visit his gallery when I go to Florida 🙂
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I’ve actually never heard or seen his work before, but it’s beautiful! I can definitely see why it appeals towards children.
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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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I have always loved Britto’s art, we have a tea pot and flower pot here at the house with his work on it. The parking meter was so cool.
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This is the first time I’ve seen his work, but I would have to say it is brilliant!
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Wow!!! Never heard of this before!!! Very colorful and lively!!! Love itttt
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I’ve never heard of him, but I really love his artwork! So colorful and vibrant – makes you happy just looking at everything!
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Loving the colors to this place! Very friendly, very bright and cheerful
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I live in Chicago, but I’ve never heard of him. I’ll have to keep my eye out.
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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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wow so cute and bright. I really like the art.
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I’ve never heard of this, but it’s so cute. I love the palm trees and the beach ball.
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I love the happy and playful style. It’s new to me but I’m enamored already.
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What a great place to take kids. I wish we had something like that here. We had one back home and my youngest loved it.
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I have never seen that art before! I love the bright colors!
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You are right it just makes you happy! I will be on the look out for more of his work.
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This looks like such a fun place. I love all the bright colors.
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I never heard of this artist before, but I really love his work! So colorful and fun.
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Wow! I think Toronto needs some Britto! If we have some I need To find. This is for sure a sight I would love to see! So cool!
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Never heard of this until now. Love the eye catching billboards on the buildings.
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Can you believe I’ve never heard of Britto? I love this art though, it’s so bright and peppy and fun!
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The art is very bright and eye-catching! I would also love our buildings to have these in front.
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I have never heard of him before now but he has some really colorful pieces. I love them.
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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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I’ve actually never heard of him before now, but very colorful and whimsical!
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I feel like a dork cuz I’m not familiar with his name or his work, but it’s colorful and I love it!
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I am another that doesn’t know the name or work, but I am liking what I am seeing here. Very colorful and fun.
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I do not know Britto but I do now. Great collection of pieces. Thanks for sharing.
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His work is amazing.. So colorful and playful, perfect for children
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Florida’s really full of life. I want to see it once.
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Those art looks awesome – striking colors always catches the attention.
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So much talent! It’s absolutely beautiful.
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I’ve never even heard of this. But I love seeing art in random places!
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This is very beautiful and colourful kind of art, I can actually enjoy this type of art.
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Frankly speaking I had never heard of him before. I am glad you wrote about him and his work. I love this kind of art. It is simplistic yet very vibrant and colorful.
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I love this type of pop art. It’s so colorful and punchy. I’ve actually never heard of this artist before today, but I’ll definitely have to look into scoring some pieces.
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I’ve never heard of him until today. Those are great work of art though. He’s got talent, without a doubt.
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These are fun! I’ve not heard of this artist but I think I love his work!
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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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I don’t know if I have seen Britto like this but I have seen art like this indeed. I think it is actually creative because it catches everyone’s eye. Thinks for sharing.
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Sorry meant Thanks have migraine today. 😛
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I love his work! IT totally pops out with such color and wonder. I love seeing his artwork his art really puts a smile on my face.
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I’ve seen his work but never knew his name. I love the use of bright colors and bold lines.
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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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