Pools — Hiroshi Nagai

Pools — Hiroshi Nagai

This softcover art book features a curated selection of Japanese illustrator Hiroshi Nagai’s works centered on swimming pool imagery. Drawing inspiration from West Coast architecture and landscapes, Nagai uses simplified forms, flat color fields, and consistent light to evoke a serene, modernist aesthetic.

The book highlights California as a recurring visual theme and is praised for its restrained palette, formal consistency, and focus on architectural stillness.

DETAILS
– Format: Softcover book
– Pages: 40
– Size: 18 × 18 cm
– Publisher: Fukkan Dot Com

About Hiroshi Nagai

Hiroshi Nagai is a Japanese illustrator renowned for his architectural and coastal imagery, often referencing American West Coast landscapes and modernist design.

Instagram: @hiroshipenguinjoe

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