How He Became the Most Licensed Artist of All Time | Romero Britto

Romero Britto is one of the most recognizable artists in the world - but his journey didn’t start with fame. From humble beginnings to global licensing deals, museum exhibitions, and collaborations with icons like Michael Jackson and Disney, Britto shares the moments that shaped his career.In this episode, we talk about turning street art into opportunity, navigating viral controversy, selecting the right brand partnerships, and his thoughts on the state of Wynwood and young artists. A powerful conversation about creativity, resilience, and building a lasting legacy.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro2:51 Early Life7:32 Getting Inspired9:32 Licensing Deals12:25 Viral Video Getting His Art Destroyed16:29 Selecting Licensing Deals22:48 Carnival in Rio25:17 Turning Vandalized Wall Into His Art29:54 Showing His Work on the Streets of Coconut Grove33:24 Moment He Knew He Made It39:00 Creating Art for Michael Jackson41:50 Unexpected Fans of His Work44:20 Overlayed Darth Vader Portrait49:19 Education51:55 Commissioning a Piece with Wrong Color55:16 Possible Opening of a Gallery for Young Artists57:25 Thoughts on Current State of Wynwood 59:42 Top 3 Restaurants1:00:53 His Restaurant, Upcoming Cartoon with Disney1:02:29 Art Basel1:03:34 Outro