Os Gêmeos

Brazilian twin brothers Os Gêmeos have achieved legendary status as one of the most recognizable graffiti art duos in the world, bringing the vibrant energy of São Paulo’s street art scene to international prominence. Their breakthrough came through landmark exhibitions such as Hamburg’s Urban Discipline in the early 2000s, which served as a crucial milestone for the global graffiti community and provided them with one of their biggest opportunities to showcase Brazilian urban art traditions. The twins’ distinctive artistic vision combines their deep connection to Brazilian culture with universal themes that resonate across international boundaries, challenging preconceptions about the geographic limitations of graffiti culture. Through their round-the-world travels and exhibitions, Os Gêmeos have consistently demonstrated how local artistic traditions can speak to global audiences while maintaining authentic cultural identity. Their work represents a significant bridge between Brazilian and European street art communities, fostering dialogue and understanding through their commitment to sharing their unique perspective and life experiences through visual art that transcends language barriers.

Racists Against Os Gemeos Mural

Famous graffiti artists Os Gemeos who recently opened their first US solo exhibition at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, are now part of a racism debate, started on Fox 25’s Facebook thread… Their previously painted, brilliant The Giant of Boston mural on the old ventilation building in Dewey Square has been reeling in racially-charged remarks from people who have viewed the public artwork, as Steve Annear documented for the Bostinno: ...

Os Gemeos Street Piece in Boston

Os Gemeos is currently in Boston at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) for their first US solo exhibition, painting murals and beautifying the city with street pieces! As usual, I’m more than flashed by the twins’ painting skill and their famous Pixacao motive is one of my personal favorites. Bostonians can be happy, having these two graffiti artists in town! Make sure to watch that video interview with Os Gemeos for some private insights into their history, but first enjoy that great new Os Gemeos street piece… ...

Os Gemeos Mural Boston

This August the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston is going to present the first US solo exhibition by the Brazilian brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, better known as Os Gemeos! But before they will open the exhibition doors tomorrow, the Os Gemeos twins are painting outside at both The Revere Hotel and on the ventilation building in Dewey Square… Best known as Os Gêmeos, the twins are a major force in graffiti and urban art. The twins have a deep bond; they are tireless collaborators and say that they often experience the same dreams. In an effort to share their dreams with the world, they depict their visions in surreal paintings, sculpture, and installations: human figures with removable faces, exploding bursts of color, and room-size heads installed with shanty interiors. (ICA Boston) ...

Os Gêmeos Interview

I already wrote about the street art, skateboard and punk documentary series “DIY America” earlier this year, but yesterday I found that interesting Os Gêmeos interview you have to watch! The identical twin brothers from São Paulo talk about their art and their Sunday painting trips as well as about the consistent further development of graffiti. They started painting graffiti in 1987 and gradually became a major influence in the local scene, helping to define Brazil’s own style. Stylistically, Os Gêmeos are heavily influenced by the cryptic art of the São Paulo–based pixação graffiti movement as well as American hip-hop, which the twins grew up with in Brazil. The brothers have gained international fame, displaying their work in exhibitions in major cities in the US and Europe. ...

Mural Art: Blu, Sam3 & Os Gêmeos in Lisbon

It’s an amazing huge painting, four of my favorite mural artists recently created in Lisbon! Os Gêmeos, whose graffiti art exhibition is still running, Blu, who was lately in Wroclaw and Sam3, whose new book was published several month ago, came together to paint the facade of two abandoned old houses in Lisbon’s city. All four artists - for those of you who are new: Os Gêmeos are twins - are internationally well-known for their unique style, beautiful artworks and large-scale mural artworks. For this reason it’s just breathtaking to see them painting together. Additionally it is - like every time - incredible to see how they manage it to paint those huge artworks… ...

Os Gemeos Graffiti Show - First Pics!

Lisbon-based street artist and blogger Target is maybe the biggest agitator of the current graffiti art exhibition by worldwide popular graffiti artists Os Gemeos. He recently visited the show and took some photos: I got there quite late as it was less than an hour to close, and between meet and greets and taking some pics, the actual art visualisation got lost in the time. I can without a doubt asure you I’ll be back for a more relaxed view of the show, since there’s always so many details going on, it’s impossible to find every line they draw on a single hour. (by Target) ...

Os Gemeos: Biggest Graffiti Event?

Attention graffiti lovers around the world - The famous graffiti-twins from Os Gemeos, Otávio and Gustavo will have their newest exhibition in Lisbon, called Pra quem mora lá, o céu é lá, which means something like For those who live there, the sky is there! The show, which will start tomorrow evening at the Museu Berardo in the Portuguese capital, seems to become an well-attended international graffiti event. My friend Target even finds that the Os Gêmeos exhibition will be “one of the biggest events of the year not only for any graffiti enthusiast, but for any art lover.” ...

Graffiti Talk: Os Gêmeos Interview

There are many reason, which describe why in my opinion it is great to get to know as much as possible about the mostly unknown artists behind that often wonderful artworks on the streets, walls and trains in our cities. One reason is, that interviews give artists the chance to explain their artworks, their emotions and the history of their doings, what gives them the chance to make people understand and in the same way to bring their artworks in a public dialogue… ...