Houston artist Betirri hosts World Cup kickoff event, art to be featured in Qatar

Local Houston artist Betirri hosted a panel at Pitch 25 on Friday night for soccer fans ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

According to his website, Betirri is widely known for this series of paintings that depict bodiless sports figures in motion. His work will also be seen in Qatar for the games. It’s something that he hopes will resonate with the soccer community.

"I think art and sports are two things that really bond," says Betirri. "As people, we bond very fast. Hopefully, through doing what I love, I try to inspire other generations and let them know it’s possible."

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