Woman Smashes $5,000 Romero Britto Artwork After He Allegedly Disrespected Her Employees
A dramatic confrontation between a Brazilian restaurateur and world-renowned artist Romero Britto has gone viral, amassing millions of views on social media. The woman, angered by Britto’s alleged mistreatment of her restaurant staff, made a bold statement by purchasing and then smashing one of his expensive artworks in front of him.
The now-famous footage, originally shared on the subreddit Amazing, shows the woman attending a meet-and-greet at Britto’s Miami gallery. She can be seen slamming a porcelain sculpture known as “The Big Apple”—worth approximately $5,000 (around ₹5 lakh)—onto the floor, shattering it to pieces.
Speaking in Portuguese, she shouted:
“Never go to my restaurant or offend my team. I respected you!”
According to Le Parisien, the artwork had originally been a gift from her husband, but she deliberately brought it to the gallery to make her point. She told Britto directly:
“I demand that you never come to my restaurant again, nor offend my staff, ever again.”
The confrontation reportedly stemmed from a previous incident in which Britto allegedly disrespected employees at her restaurant during a visit. In an act of defiance, she attended his event, purchased the artwork, and then destroyed it before a stunned audience.
The viral clip has garnered more than 6.4 million views on Twitter, sparking widespread admiration for the woman’s stand. Many online praised her for defending her employees so publicly, describing the act as “legendary” and “a powerful message about respect.”
The dramatic moment has also reignited conversations about how service industry staff are treated, with the restaurateur’s actions resonating with countless viewers worldwide.
Author: AMM
