Romero Britto<\/a> is the pioneer\u00a0of Pop Art as a crucial component of the Miami identity. This Brazilian native was born in 1963 \u00a0in a town called Recife<\/a>\u00a0and before settling in Miami, he studied in Paris where he was introduced to the works of Picasso<\/a> and Matisse<\/a>. A revolutionary display of geometry and color, Britto marries influences from Cubism<\/a> and Pop Art<\/a>. The mood of his work is generally vibrant, bordering on abstract and sprinkled with childishness. Occasionally, Britto even references international and environmental issues such as globalization, poverty and global warming. His subject matter includes fish, hearts, teddy bears, flowers, Disney characters, celebrities and the occasional nod at environmental policy. You can enjoy his work in sculpture, print and paint and his canvases recently include household items and cars.<\/p>\n