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Brazilian twin brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, best known as Os Gemeos, are credited as leaders of graffiti and urban art in Brazil. Quirky, yellow, oblong-headed figures have become their visual signature. Their narrative paintings and drawings synthesize their everyday lives, one defined by the color and chaos of urban Brazil, as well as rural festivals, music and folk art all of which inspire fantastical portraits. Os Gemeos is pub- lished on the occasion of their exhibition at The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston, August 1-November 25, 2012. Paintings from the Exhibition at ICA Boston are of course featured, but the chapters Studio Work, Drawings and Outdoor Work make evident why Otavio and Gustavo have risen to international prominence, both in the gallery and the streets. The oversize format allows the reader to fully enjoy the colors and forms that have endeared The Twins to street art aficionados and gallery-goers alike. Despite being intimately linked to the international graffiti scene and its practitioners, Os Gemeos unabashedly paint for the people. Their murals, which grace cities around the world, critique social inequity and aspire to create hope. Os Gemeos' poetic vision of the world is difficult to label: they are not solely graffiti artists, but unpredictable and visionary figurative artists who share their intimate world with the public through painting, sculpture and installations.
Paperback: 139 pages
Publisher: Gingko Press Inc. (July 15, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1584235012
ISBN-13: 978-1584235019
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 9.5 x 12.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #825,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #137 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Graffiti & Street Art #1701 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Pop Culture > Art
long time fan of os gemeos, this is the second book of theirs i have, and is definately the nicest. the book is larger than i expected, and the quality is very good. there are lots of great images, mostly concentrating on their studio and gallery work, which for me was nicer because these images are harder to find on the internet. there are street and train pictures as well though. if you are a fan of os gemeos then this is a must - very reasonably priced and the best collection of their work.
If you're a fan of Os Gemeos work, this is a no-brainer. High quality book and very cheap considering how big it is.
Os Gemeos are one of the most celebrated graffiti artists of today, they are good and the quality of the book is consistent with their art
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