Portfolio Review: The Best of Os Gemeos

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Brothers Otavio and Gustavo Gandolfo, best known as Os Gêmeos, started painting in 1987. Over the course of their career, the twins have helped define Brazil's graffiti style and build a firm global following. Through unique portraits (informed by traditional hip-hop graffiti and the Brazilian Pixação), Os Gêmeos comment on social ills in truly colorful fashion.

As international muralist, Os Gêmeos have covered the walls of buildings from Berlin to Portgual (and the walls of museums and galleries from Brazil to New York City). They've even painted a castle in Scotland. In each instance, the brother's create evocative, if familiar, work that never fails to capture the attention of folks strolling past.

Click on for the best of Os Gêmeos.

Os Gemeos
Mural on Stillwell Avenue, Coney Island, NY
Installed in 2005 as part of Creative Time’s The Dreamland Artists Club
Courtesy of the artists

Os Gemeos
Cavaleiro Marginal
Installation at Deitch Projects, New York
March 12 – April 2, 2005

Os Gemeos
Kelburn Castle, Scotland
Installed in 2007
Courtesy of the artists

Os Gemeos
Too Far Too Close
Installation at Deitch Projects, New York
June 28 – August 9, 2008
Courtesy of 12oz Prophet/AKA

Os Gemeos
Mural on the façade of the Tate Modern, London
Installed in 2008
Courtesy of the artists

Os Gemeos
Mural on Houston Street and Bowery, New York
Installed in 2009
Courtesy of 12oz Prophet/AKA

Os Gemeos x Futura x 12oz Prophet
Mural on 21st Street between 9th and 10th Avenue, New York
Installed in 2010
Courtesy of 12oz Prophet/AKA

Os Gemeos
Fermata
Installation at Museu Vale, Vitória, Brazil
October 28, 2011 – February 12, 2012
Courtesy of the artists