gemeos

Os Gêmeos, Portuguese for “The Twins,” is the Brazilian street-art duo formed by twin brothers Otávio Pandolfo and Gustavo Pandolfo. Born in 1974 in São Paulo, they began painting in the early 1990s and quickly became among the most prominent figures in Brazilian graffiti. Their work is characterized by large-scale murals and canvases featuring yellow-skinned, cartoon-like figures with elongated limbs, often dressed in striped clothing, set against surreal, dream-like backgrounds. The imagery blends elements of Brazilian folklore, hip-hop culture, and urban life, drawing on influences from folk art and comics. They frequently employ aerosol, acrylic, and mixed-media techniques, creating both public murals in cities around the world and gallery pieces.

Since gaining international attention in the late 1990s, Os Gêmeos have exhibited extensively in major museums and galleries and have produced numerous public art projects and commissioned works in cities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Their work has helped bring global attention to Brazilian street art and has influenced a generation of muralists and visual artists. They operate from a studio in São Paulo and continue to produce large-scale murals, installations, and drawings, often collaborating with other artists and cultural institutions. The duo’s practice is noted for its warmth, whimsy, and distinctive color palettes, as well as its ability to translate urban graffiti into contemporary art contexts.