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Haute Living Naples Celebrates Iconic Artist Romero Britto
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Haute Living Naples Celebrates Iconic Artist Romero Britto

Haute Living Naples celebrated internationally renowned artist and Winter 2024 cover star Romero Britto this past Thursday in Port Royal in Naples.

Haute Living Naples celebrated internationally renowned artist and Winter 2024 cover star Romero Britto this past Thursday in Port Royal in Naples.

Romero Britto
Romero Britto

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Britto is celebrated for his vibrant hues and fearless expression. With a portfolio spanning fine art, sculpture, and housewares, he’s left an indelible mark on the art scene. His success includes collaborations with legendary giants like Disney, Carnival Cruise Line, and Citigroup.

Benji Kendall, Laura Kendall, Britto Romero, Seth Semilof, and guest
Benji Kendall, Laura Kendall, Britto Romero, Seth Semilof, and Lucas Vidal

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

He has also spearheaded a global mission of spreading joy through his creations with the formation of the “Happy Art Movement.” His vibrant journey is shown through his upcoming Netflix documentary The Britto Doc directed by Patrick Moreau, premiering this April.

Guest, Natalie Harley, Romero Britto, and Mari Rubenstein
Lucas Vidal, Natalie Harley, Romero Britto, and Mari Rubenstein

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The evening’s vibrant energy mirrored Britto’s iconic works, with guests mingling amidst his colorful masterpieces. Notable attendees included hosts Arsen and Lily Ustayev, Ashley Gerry, Amy and John Quinn, Onur Haytec, Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva, Robert and Donna Platzer, Benji and Laura Kendall, and more.

Chetan Gulati, guest, and Arsen and Lily Ustayev
Chetan Gulati, Marlene Gulati, and Arsen and Lily Ustayev

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

Attendees savored a wine pairing dinner by Prestige Catering with delectable dishes starting with a baby greens salad with strawberries, dried cranberries, candied pecans, gorgonzola cheese, and sweet balsamic vinaigrette paired with a 2021 Hailstone Vineyards “Restoration” Chardonnay. For the entrée, guests dined on wagyu short ribs with a Pinot Noir reduction, sweet potato purée, roasted Brussel sprouts, and grilled vegetables or a Portobello tower with Italian Arrabbiata sauce, capellini, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil paired with a 2020 Hailstone Vineyards “Impact” Cabernet Sauvignon. For dessert, guests delighted in a Key Lime tart with Brûlée Meringue and fresh berries.

Mark Gladstein, Irene Gladstein, Ashley Gerry, and Arsen and Lily Ustayev
Mark Gladstein, Irene Gladstein, Ashley Gerry, and Arsen and Lily Ustayev

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The celebratory evening helped raise over $18,000 in support of CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples.

Amy and John Quinn,
Amy and John Quinn, Richard Foreman, Onur Haytac, guest, and Camile Foreman

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

Event sponsors included Blaze Luxury Homes, Yamron Jewelers, and Hailstone Vineyards who helped create a special celebration of art, community, and, of course, Britto’s signature joie de vivre.

Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva, and guests
Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva, Donna and Robert Platzer

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

Haute Living Naples Celebrates Iconic Artist Romero Britto
Romina Ustayev, Jason Stephens, Kelly Stephens, Rachel Paz, and John Paz

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva and guests
Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva, Sharon Gilkey, Deb and Larry Catena

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

Guests and Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva
Daniel Abdun-Nabi, Lisa Gilden, Kim Tuttle, Deb and Larry Catena, Blaze Zdradev and his wife Emilia Miteva

Photo Credit: The Los Angle

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