FIAT and Romero Britto Bring a Playful Micromobility Artwork to Art Week Miami
- Stephen Wick
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During Art Week Miami, FIAT and internationally renowned artist Romero Britto unveiled a one-of-a-kind collaboration that blurs the line between contemporary art and design. The project, a custom Fiat Topolino affectionately dubbed “Brittolino,” was revealed at the Britto Palace, the Miami-based headquarters and studio of the artist.
The compact vehicle, designed entirely by Britto, is currently on view at the Grand Salon inside the Britto Palace. Covered in the artist’s signature palette of saturated colors, bold patterns, and graphic lines, the Brittolono transforms FIAT’s small electric car into a mobile artwork that reflects Britto’s optimistic visual language.
Best known as the founder of the Happy Art Movement, Britto has built an international career around imagery that combines elements of Cubism, pop art, and graffiti. His work, widely exhibited and collected around the world, often emphasizes themes of joy, accessibility, and emotional connection—qualities that align naturally with FIAT’s design ethos.
The Fiat Topolino itself is a study in charm and simplicity. Named after the Italian word for “little mouse,” the model nods to the original Fiat 500 Topolino produced between 1936 and 1955. The contemporary version reimagines that legacy through a modern lens, offering a compact, electric solution focused on sustainable urban mobility. While the Topolino is currently available in Europe and South America, it has been drawing increasing attention from U.S. audiences following appearances at major automotive events, including the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and recent auto shows in New York and Los Angeles.
According to FIAT brand CEO Olivier Francois, the collaboration with Britto was a natural fit. Both brands, he noted, are rooted in ideas of color, happiness, and approachability. Francois also hinted at growing interest in bringing the Topolino to the U.S. market, with further details expected next year.
For Britto, the project represents another opportunity to place art into everyday contexts. By using a car as a canvas, the artist continues his long-standing practice of engaging audiences beyond traditional gallery spaces. “Unconventional media allow people to interact with art in their daily lives,” Britto has said, a philosophy reflected in the approachable scale and playful presence of the Brittolono.
While collaborations between artists and automotive brands are not new, this project was to emphasis micromobility and accessibility rather than luxury or spectacle. The Brittolono is less about performance and more about mood—an object designed to prompt a smile, spark curiosity, and invite conversation.
