Starting July 10, the Immigration Museum will host the exhibition “Assim Bordei Meus Sonhos” by artist Margarida Pandolfo. Mother of the renowned graffiti duo OSGEMEOS, Dona Margarida exhibits crochet works, embroidery, and paintings that engage with the cultural legacy passed down by generations of immigrants in São Paulo.
The exhibition is part of a special program honoring the centennial of Lithuanian immigration to Brazil, which aims to promote the culture of this Baltic country. For this reason, “Assim Bordei Meus Sonhos” weaves into its threads a sensitive perspective on the emotional memories and identity of this community.
Learn about the mother of OSGEMEOS’s journey
Margarida Leda Kanciukaitis Pandolfo was born in 1944 in São Paulo, the daughter of a Lithuanian immigrant and a Brazilian woman. She learned to embroider at an early age—at 10—from her family and in elementary school art classes. However, the responsibilities of adult life caused her to step away from this passion.
A mother of four, Dona Margarida saw two of her sons, Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo, follow the family’s artistic streak. The duo becameOSGEMEOS, acclaimed street artists whose works can be found throughout São Paulo, New York, London, and other major global cities.
Decades later, after Dona Margarida turned 60, her children encouraged her to take up embroidery again. This marked the beginning of a new phase for the family, culminating in Margarida Pandolfo’s brand-new exhibition in São Paulo.
“This Is How I Embroidered My Dreams: Margarida L. Kanciukaitis Pandolfo” brings color to the Immigration Museum through October
This is Dona Margarida’s first solo exhibition; she has previously participated in group shows in countries such as Brazil, the United States, and Lithuania. “Assim Bordei Meus Sonhos” was a gift from her children—Otávio , Gustavo, Adriana, and Arnaldo Pandolfo—who organized the entire exhibition as a surprise for their mother.
The works include embroidery, paintings, and patchwork pieces that combine traditional craft techniques with influences from contemporary art. There are even embroideries that recreate the iconic graffiti of OSGEMEOS, building a bridge between the brothers’ urban universe and their mother’s textile tradition.
“Assim Bordei Meus Sonhos” is built upon reflections on the pains and desires linked to experiences of migration, connecting the artist’s journey to the diverse origins of Brazilian society. This narrative engages directly with the space of the Immigration Museum, whose collection preserves the history of millions of people who crossed borders in search of a new destiny.
📍 Where: Immigration Museum – Rua Visconde de Parnaíba, 1316 – Moora
📅 When: July 10 (opening at 7:00 p.m.) through October 6, 2026
🕛 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: Starting at R$ 8 (half-price) | Free every day for people with disabilities and children up to age 7 | Free on Saturdays for all visitors (exhibitions only)
🧵 More information: Check out the Immigration Museum’s social media and website
