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Born in Recife, Brazil, in 1963, Romero Britto is a self-taught artist who combines influences from cubism, pop art and graffiti into his vibrant artworks.

2 Born in Recife, Brazil, in 1963, Romero Britto is a self-taught artist who combines influences from cubism, pop art and graffiti into his vibrant artworks. In 1983, Britto travelled to Europe to examine firsthand the Art of the masters. He decided to move to Miami in 1988 and emerged as an international artist. The following year, he was selected alongside Andy Warhol and Keith Haring for Absolut Vodka s Absolut Art campaign. Britto s pop sensibility has since driven him to many collaborations with international brands such as Audi or Disney. The New York Times describes its iconic style as combination of Matisse and Picasso s works into warmth, optimism and love. Britto s works have been exhibited in galleries and museums in over 100 countries, including the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris in 2008 and He has also created public art installations for Hyde Park (London), the O2 Dome (Berlin) and the John F. Kennedy Airport (New York). Spring Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of x 46 x 17 cm - 16 x 18 x 6.5 in.

3 For you Enamel on aluminium, edition of x 35 x 12 cm x 13.8 x 4.7 in. Kisses Acrylic on canvas 76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

4 Boy Owl Acrylic on canvas 122 x 91,5 cm - 48 x 36 in. The Pet Acrylic on board 69 x 51 cm x 20 in.

5 Summer Serigraph on Gesso, edition of x 74 cm x 29.1 in. Big Hug Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of x 42 x 38 cm - 18 x 16.5 x 15 in.

6 Sleep Acrylic on canvas 76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

7 Flower Pot (monumental) Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of x 154 x 41 cm x 60.6 x 16.1 in. Happy (flowers) Acrylic on board 76,2 x 101,6 cm - 30 x 40 in.

8 Untitled (Mother and Son) Acrylic on canvas 183 x 183 cm - 72 x 72 in. Royalty Enamel painted wood and lacquer, edition of ,5 x 38 x 28 cm - 25 x 15 x 11 in.

9 Out There Acrylic on board 51 x 69 cm - 20 x 27.2 in.

10 Squeaki Acrylic on iron, edition of x 16 x 1,5 cm x 6.3 x 0.6 in. Untitled (Boy and Poodle) Acrylic on canvas 46 x 61 cm x 24 in.

11 Dance with me Acrylic on board 51 x 69 cm - 20 x 27.2 in.

12 Hollywood Romance Giclee on canvas 76 x 101,5 cm - 30 x 40 in.

Born in Bourges, France, in 1965, Laurence Jenkell is renowned internationally for her candy sculptures.

Later, freed from the academic life, Jenkell found inspiration in fashion and industrial design, successfully integrating contemporary consumerism and industrial images and patterns into her work.

As a result of her studying of colour for so many years, Jenkell now masters a large range of bright, splendid and acidulous shades.

13 Born in Bourges, France, in 1965, Laurence Jenkell is renowned internationally for her candy sculptures. She studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cannes, painting composites, landscapes and portraits. Later, freed from the academic life, Jenkell found inspiration in fashion and industrial design, successfully integrating contemporary consumerism and industrial images and patterns into her work. Her candy sculptures, named Bonbons wrapping after the distortion the medium undergoes in her hands, remind us of the work of American pop artist Claes Oldenburg (1929-). As a result of her studying of colour for so many years, Jenkell now masters a large range of bright, splendid and acidulous shades. Her work is twisted, lined and smoothly trimmed: transforming itself into new textures and forms. Her work has been purchased by private collectors in France and across Europe and is on display at the Coca-Cola Museum, Atlanta, USA and the Beijing Sunshine Museum in China. Additionally, her works have also been exhibited in public and private exhibitions over the world. In 2011, she exhibited a collection of candy sculptures representing country flags in Cannes on the occasion of the G20 Summit. Bonbon Carioca H: 200 cm in.

14 Bonbon Lemon Juice H: 40 cm in. Bonbon Fauvisme H: 40 cm in.

15 Bonbon Le Drapeau Inconnu Bonbon Plume d Apache Bonbon Tourbillon de Couleurs

16 Bonbon Chromo-Réglisse Bonbon Irisé

17 Bonbon Fuchsia

18 Bonbon Désir de Feu H: 40 cm in. Bonbon Tonic H: 40 cm in.

19 Bonbon Inde Bonbon Qatar

20 Bonbon Africa H: 40 cm in.

21 Bonbon Pêche Melba Bonbon Mr. Mad in yellow H: 40 cm in.

22 Bonbon Iran Bonbon Dragon rouge et vert

23 Bonbon Russe Faucille

24 Bonbon Dentelles Bonbon Bora Bora

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Romero Britto. Globe Generation

Romero Britto. Globe Generation Romero Britto Globe Generation Romero Britto born October 6, 1963. ROMERO BRITTO (pronounced, Breeto) creates a completely new expression that reflects his optimistic faith in the world around him. Eileen