[Art Print Japan Co., Ltd.] [Keio Shinjuku Department Store] Hiroshi Nagai A new signed print is now available. Art Square, which was just completed in March, will hold a print exhibition by Hiroshi Nagai, a leading figure in city pop who continues to have an impact on the music world.
CRUISIN’~ is currently being held
*Art Print Japan Co., Ltd.*
Press release: July 16, 2024
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[Keio Shinjuku Department Store] Hiroshi Nagai
A new signed print is now available. Art Square, which was just completed in March, will hold a print exhibition by Hiroshi Nagai, a leading figure in city pop who continues to have an impact on the music world.
CRUISIN’~ is currently being held
*■ Held at Art Square on the 6th floor from Wednesday to July 24 ■Original novelties are also popular*
gained popularity last year
Hiroshi Nagai print exhibition ~URBAN BLUE~
The theme is BLUE, which spreads out vividly in various places in the city. Expanding Hiroshi Nagai’s worldview
This year, the subtheme is *URBAN CRUISIN*.
From this word, which is slang for driving or strolling around town. Through Hiroshi Nagai’s visuals, the blue horizon, poolside, palm trees, etc. Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the scenery of cities and resorts. Our desire is for you to enjoy the healing, relaxing, and comfort to your heart’s content.
It’s a concept
* We have 6 new giclée prints available! *
If you couldn’t buy it last year, please take a look.
Hiroshi Nagai is also a hot topic this year with his many
collaborations on shoes, drinks, fashion, and more.
Enjoy the tropical and clear world
* ■Purchase benefits■ (all original to this exhibition)*
* All customers who purchase a product during this period will receive a custom pick. *
* In addition, customers who purchase a giclée print will also receive a record sleeve card. *
*Hiroshi Nagai*
Born in Tokushima City in 1947.
He is known for his creative summer landscape paintings based on the scenery that impressed him during his stay in the United States. After working as a graphic designer, he has been active as an illustrator since 1976.
Eiichi Otaki “A LONG VACATION”, “NIAGARA SONG”
He specializes in illustrations of clear tropical landscapes, such as those used on record jackets such as “BOOK”, and continues to create many illustrations for record/CD jackets and advertisements.
In recent years, he has also collaborated with stationery
manufacturers and apparel brands.
He is also a black music collector and DJ.
He has had a great influence on the fashion and music worlds, and has published numerous works in magazines, advertisements, record jackets, etc.
◎Main artists who worked on the jacket include Eiichi Otaki, Southern All Stars, Naoya Matsuoka, Kiyotaka Sugiyama, Yukadan, Sunny Day Service, Kei Ishiguro, etc.
◎Publishing: CBS Sony Publishing “A LONG VACATION” (1979), “HALATION” (1981), Shogakukan “NIAGARA SONG”
BOOK” (1982), Bunkasha “Time goes
by…” (2008/later 2017 Fukkan.com), Fukkan.com “CONTRAST” (2019), “NITEFLYTE” (2020), “FAVORITE (POOLS/CRUISIN’/HUMAN)
NATURE) 3-volume limited BOX” (2021) published.
◎Promotion UNIQLO/UT Shop Magazine Lottery ticket illustration (Ehime Prefecture/Mizuho Bank) End of 2022 Sale of lottery promotional items and limited goods
Collaboration with Paul Smith (UK) Release of a collaboration guitar with the famous electric guitar brand “Fender”.
* ■Contact information for interviews, etc.■*
Sponsor: Art Print Japan Co., Ltd.
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