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Romero Britto (b. 1963, Brazil)
Title: Latte Love
Year: 2015
Medium: Four-color offset print
Dimensions: 25 × 25 cm (9 ¾ × 9 ¾ in) without mat; 35 × 28 cm (13 ¾ × 11 in) with mat
In Latte Love, Romero Britto deploys his instantly recognizable visual language: bold black outlines, vibrant flat colors, and fragmented geometric patterns reminiscent of both comic art and Pop Art. A simple steaming cup of coffee becomes a joyful manifesto, transformed into a celebration of color, energy, and optimism. At its center, a heart motif — one of Britto’s recurring symbols — conveys love and connection, turning a daily ritual into a universal message of warmth and togetherness.
With its compact format and direct composition, the work operates like a contemporary icon: accessible, immediate, and radiating contagious positivity. Britto demonstrates his ability to elevate the everyday, making art that infuses ordinary moments with joy and visual exuberance.
Biographical Note
Romero Britto, born in Recife, Brazil in 1963, is a painter and visual artist whose work stands at the crossroads of Pop Art, Cubism, and street art. Entirely self-taught, he began painting on scrap materials before relocating to the United States in the 1980s, where he quickly gained international recognition. His art, characterized by bold colors, playful imagery, and universal symbols, embodies a vision of hope and optimism.
Today, Britto’s works are exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, while he also collaborates with institutions, global brands, and charitable projects, guided by his conviction that art should be accessible to everyone.
Often described as an “artist of happiness,” Romero Britto holds a singular position in contemporary art: his bright, uplifting aesthetic continues to appeal to both private collectors and the wider public, making him one of the most recognizable figures of his generation.
