Artist Profile
Os Gêmeos
Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo
Born 1974, São Paulo, Brazil
Os Gêmeos (The Twins) are Brazilian identical twin brothers known for their distinctive yellow-skinned characters and dream-like murals. Their work draws from Brazilian folklore, hip-hop culture, and their shared imagination to create immersive worlds. From São Paulo's streets to international museums, they've become Brazil's most famous street artists and global ambassadors of South American urban art.
Artist Details
Based in: São Paulo, Brazil
Artistic Style: Surrealism, Brazilian folklore, Character art, Large-scale murals
Notable Works
- •Giants series - Building-sized murals worldwide
- •The Giant of Boston (2012) - Dewey Square
- •Parallel Connection (2014) - Times Square
- •Operating System (2016) - Vancouver Biennale
Major Exhibitions
- •Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston (2012)
- •MOCA Los Angeles (2011)
- •Pinacoteca São Paulo (2020)
- •Galpão Fortes Vilaça, São Paulo (multiple)
Collaborations
- •Nike - Sneaker designs and campaigns
- •Beck - The Information album artwork
- •FIFA World Cup 2014 - Official art
Achievements & Recognition
- •Largest mural in North America (Boston)
- •Work in Tate Modern and MoMA collections
- •Featured in major biennales worldwide
- •Transformed São Paulo into street art capital