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Romero Britto (b. 1963, Brazil)
Title: Cheers
Year: 2015
Medium: Four-color offset print
Dimensions: 20 × 25 cm (8 × 9 ¾ in) without mat; 28 × 35 cm (11 × 13 ¾ in) with mat
In Cheers, Romero Britto turns a simple, universal gesture — raising glasses in celebration — into a vibrant explosion of color and joy. The clinking glasses are not merely objects, but emblems of optimism, human connection, and festivity. Through his signature style of bold black outlines, flat vivid colors, and playful geometric motifs, Britto imbues the scene with dynamic energy and immediate accessibility.
The work, in its intimate format, epitomizes Britto’s artistic ethos: elevating everyday moments into visual icons of happiness. It encapsulates his mission to spread love, color, and positivity, offering viewers an uplifting pause in a fast-paced, often anxious world.
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.
