Os Gêmeos - New Now New York Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | Phillips
  • Provenance

    Prism Gallery, Los Angeles
    Private Collection, New York
    Acquired from the above by the present owner

  • Exhibited

    Los Angeles, Prism Gallery, Os Gêmeos: Miss You, February 25 - March 24, 2012

  • Artist Biography

    Os Gêmeos

    Brazilian • 1974

    Born Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, Os Gêmeos ('The Twins') are graffiti artists from São Paulo whose style is influenced by both Brazilian tradition and hip hop culture. Their work often features yellow-skinned figures but is otherwise diverse, ranging from interpretations of Brazilian folklore to social and political commentary. With the advent of American hip hop culture in Brazil in the late 1980s, the identical twins became interested in breakdancing. This led them to begin emulating New York graffiti art they had seen in photos before starting to consciously incorporate elements of Brazilian culture into their art and develop their own style. Their creative output graces walls across the world, from Scotland to Los Angeles, and also includes sculptures and installations.

    View More Works

118

Joao Passa Bem

mixed media on panel
20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Executed in 2012.

Estimate
$20,000 - 30,000 

Sold for $37,500

Contact Specialist
Sam Mansour
Associate Specialist, Head of New Now Sale
New York
+1 212 940 1219
smansour@phillips.com

New Now

New York Auction 28 February 2018