Hiroshi Nagai, a Japanese artist born in 1947, is well-known for his vibrant pop style paintings that became synonymous with the City Pop movement of the late 70s and 80s in Japan. Despite struggling to gain admission to art school, Nagai found success as an illustrator, drawing inspiration from American pop art and British pop artists like David Hockney. His Californian cityscapes and pool scenes perfectly complemented the urban sound of City Pop music. Nagai’s work has continued to influence modern movements like vaporwave, highlighting the cyclical nature of artistic styles. His prints remain iconic, capturing a nostalgic essence of Japan’s bubble era.
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