I first learned of Os Gemeos while living in Sao Paulo.  Obviously they had made it by that point; my first viewing was a painted ceiling at the ultra establishment interior design show of Casa Cor.  Their colors and figures just grab your attention and won’t let go.  I would love to see more of their work.  A little search has come up with a few resources after the jump.

Also, from Deitch Projects: 

Os Gemeos (pronouced “ose zhe’-mee-ose.”) are two artists from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Born in 1974, they are identical twin brothers (Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo) and their name translates to “the twins” in Portuguese. In recent years Os Gemeos have gained international notoriety for their unique works created on the streets of Sao Paulo. They also paint canvases, make sculptures, and are both graphic designers and photographers.

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From PrintedMatter.org: 

Printed Matter, Inc. is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of publications made by artists. Founded as a for-profit alternative arts space in 1976 by artists and artworkers, Printed Matter reincorporated in 1978 to become the independent non-profit organization that it is today. Originally situated in Tribeca, Printed Matter moved to SoHo in 1989 where for twelve years the book displays and artists’ projects in the large storefront windows contributed to the artistic and intellectual vibrancy of the neighborhood. In 2001 Printed Matter relocated to Chelsea, where it continued to foreground the book as an alternative venue - or artistic medium - for artists’ projects and ideas. Finally, in December of 2005 Printed Matter moved into a new storefront in Chelsea with big windows and greatly increased display and exhibition space. Recognized for years as an essential voice in the increasingly diversified art world conversations and debates, Printed Matter is dedicated to the examination and interrogation of the changing role of artists’ publications in the landscape of contemporary art.

Image:  I WILL NOT MAKE ANY MORE BORING ART: Lithographs, Publications & Ephemera from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design.

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 Via Josh Spear, I learned of a creative way to incorporate more DNA into your living space.  DNA11.com offers life inspired art pieces incorporating your DNA or fingerprints.  Their slogan:  From Life Comes Art.

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The details:
Exhibit runs until September 2.
Robert Koch Gallery
49 Geary Street, 5th floor
San Francisco, CA 94108

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Wow, the Magic Pony has fun critters, mini works of art and little gadgets on sale.  They also sell pieces from the collections that are shown in their gallery, like the recent show by C’est Moir Ce Soir (after the jump).

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Art in the Style of Radical

art collective SPACE 1026

Opening Reception: Thursday July 27th from 8-11pm
Artists will be in attendance.

Location: Magic Pony Gallery
694 Queen St West
Toronto ON Canada
416.861.1684

From July 27 - August 27, 2006

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This seems like a waste of space, but who cares.  Know when your IM buddy is online just by looking at the state of your availabot.  Just what you have been missing, right?

More innovation from Schulze & Webb, from the guys who brought you the lead phone!

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Queer Beacon responded to my comment on his review of “The Devil wears Prada.”  I just couldn’t believe that a movie about fashion with some obviously gay characters was afraid to even mention the subject–even in passing, for God’s sakes.  Never a problem to make fun of the gays though, with every stereotype possible.  Man, what progress.

Here is the QB post, stolen without permission:

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Mimoco takes USB flash drives to a new level.  Got to get me some.

From Mimoco.com after the jump…

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From Towle:

Americans confuse overworking with doing good work: “We’re screwed up. Somehow we think that work should be weighed by the pound. We have an institutional mentality that eight hours is good, ten hours is better, and twelve hours is best of all.” Are we getting more done? Experts say no. “We have a lot of people who don’t have enough life so they’re doing online shopping and they’re playing games on their computer every time their boss turns their back. As opposed to ‘Here’s a defined amount of work, get it done in whatever time it takes, and if you get it done early, leave’ to the value in the workplace to the people who have the sleeping bag rolled up under their desk.” Listen to the excellent two-minute interview via National Public Radio.

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