One of 12 children, Romero was initially interested in a law career but aged 20, travelled to Europe to study art, inspired by Picasso and Matisse. Five years later, he moved to Miami where he began his own artistic career and was catapulted to fame where he was chosen by Absolut Vodka for their artists' showcase.

Romero's bold and colourful style has not only made him hugely popular with collectors, who include Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and designers Dolce & Gabbana, but also with companies who want to be associated with his eye-popping style. His work has been licenced to companies including Disney, Apple, Coca-Cola, Hublot, Bentley, Puma, Evian, Samsung, Absolut Vodka, Campari, Louis Roederer Cristal champagne and Rolls Royce.

He has also created numerous public and private art installations and his work has been exhibited in the most prestigious galleries and museums in over 120 countries, including Christie's, Sotheby's, the Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, Shanghai's Museum of Contemporary Art and Museo Soumaya, Mexico City.

In addition, he has created giant displays for venues and events including the APM Mall in Hong Kong, Carnival Brazil and Super Bowl XLI 2006 in Miami in collaboration with the Cirque Du Soleil, which was watched by 140 million people. Romero was also the official artist of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, ambassador to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, honorary torch bearer and ambassador for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Raised as part of a large family by a single mother, Romero has never forgotten his humble roots. Living by his own motto - 'Art is too important not to share' - he has donated time, art and resources to over 250 charitable organisations, including The Prince's Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Romero Britto's art empire is run from the Britto Palace, his impressive 60,000 sq. ft. headquarters in the heart of Miami.