ROMERO BRITTO (Brazil, 1963).
"Big Hug, 2009.
Enamel on iron, copy 104/1000.
Signed and justified on the base.
Measurements: 29 x 32,5 x 12 cm.
Painter and sculptor recognised as one of the leading contemporary artists of his generation. Romero Britto is characterised by the unusual creation of a predominantly colourful expressive language, through which he creates compositions and themes of pop influence, focused on making visible the different racial and socio-economic contrasts. His paintings of great vivacity and aesthetics have helped him to work with renowned brands such as Apple, Pepsi, Absolut Vodka or Disney World, in the creation of artistic designs. In fact, in 1898, Absolut Vodka commissioned the Brazilian artist to create an artistic design with the name of the renowned brand. This event put Britto on the list of notable artists alongside A. Warhol, Ed Ruscha and K. Haring, also known for the famous Absolut Vodka brand. Haring, also known for the famous vodka campaign. In addition, celebrities such as Shakira, Bono, Bill Clinton or Julio Iglesias have chosen him to be the creator of their portraits reinterpreted by the neo-pop artist. Britto's work is influenced by Pop Art, graffiti and elements of stereotypical cubism, a combination that has served him as a letter of introduction to the artistic world. Today, Romero Britto is represented in galleries and museums on five continents, the Carrousel du Louvre, Opera Gallery NY, Museo Reina Sofia, The British Museum, The Saatchi Gallery, Sichuan Lu Xun Museum of Fine Arts.