Dilma Rousseff 

Romero Britto created this pop art portrait of Dilma Rousseff with acrylics and bold outlines. Notice the recurring heart motifs scattered throughout, a modern-day echo of the heart as the seat of emotions, dating back to ancient Egyptian symbolism. The heart, universally associated with love and vitality, appears here in various forms, each carrying a slightly different resonance. Consider its journey: from ancient religious symbols to its central role in medieval courtly love, and later, as secular affection. Over time, the heart evolved from a representation of spiritual life to an emblem of personal connection, a symbol of a complex human emotional state. Britto harnesses the heart's powerful subconscious appeal, offering not just a depiction of love, but an engagement with our deepest affective responses. Through this image, Britto presents an affective symbol that transcends time, inviting us to contemplate our shared emotional landscape.