Endless Story by Marina Isgro

Endless Story by Marina Isgro

The first major book on OSGEMEOS (Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo) follows the twins from their origins in 1970s Sao Paulo to the height of world graffiti fame. Combining folkloric and contemporary elements of Brazilian society with graffiti, hip-hop, and youth culture, the artists expansive body of work embraces murals, paintings, sculpture, installations, and video, all using a symbolic visual language often inspired by dreams. Renowned for their spindly yellow characters often seen dancing, writing graffiti, interacting with their urban settings, and stretching high across buildings and train cars worldwide OSGEMEOS creates works that invite readers into a surreal, chimerical world filled with motifs that signal access to another realm or the deep psyche. Their fantasy world, called Tritrez, is the apex of their vision: a land of wonder that reflects the diverse nature of Brazil itself. Contributions from scholars and graffiti-world greats accompany photos of their work from the past four decades in OSGEMEOS: Endless Story, as well as, for the first time, a selection of their black-book drawings.

"Osgemeos Endless Story takes you on a wild ride through the vibrant world of Brazilian graffiti, guided by the dynamic duo known as OSGEMEOSGustavo and Otavio Pandolfo have been shaking up the international scene since their hip-hop days in São Paulo’s underground scene, armed with the philosophy that art should be a party for everyone. This book is your golden ticket to their eclectic portfolio, from murals to sculptures, all infused with their dream-inspired visual language. And with their first English monograph coinciding with their biggest US exhibition yet, it’s time to buckle up for an unforgettable artistic journey. Muito bom!" — INDULGE

"This fully illustrated 344-page catalog will feature nearly 350 illustrations and smartphone-enabled Hirshhorn Eye video activations, as well as original contributions by Isgro, Alan Ket, Peter Michalski and Marguerite Itamar Harrison, plus interviews with the artists by Jochen Volz and Chiu." — SMITHSONIAN.COM

Marina Isgro is associate curator, media and performance art, and Melissa Chiu is director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC. Marguerite Itamar Harrison is an expert on Brazilian art at Smith College. Alan Ket is cofounder and curator of the Museum of Graffiti and Wynwood Gallery, Miami, Florida. Peter Michalski is an expert in uncommissioned public works on walls and trains. Jochen Volz is the director of the Pinacoteca de Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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ISBN 13	9780847866397
ISBN 10	0847866394
Title	Endless Story
Author	Marina Isgro
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Rizzoli International Publications
Year published	2024-04-09
Number of pages	344
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.