Kazumasa Nagai One-Man Show at Imabashi Gallery

 Designer’s Name + Biography:
Kazumasa Nagai (1929–2024) was a Japanese graphic designer known for his use of abstract shapes and bright colors. After studying sculpture, he joined the Nippon Design Center in 1960 and became one of Japan’s most respected modern designers. His posters often explore nature, life, and the harmony of form and color. 

Size: 

(102.9 × 72.4 cm)

Cultural/Artistic Context:
This poster was created during the 1960s, when Japanese graphic design was becoming recognized internationally. Nagai’s work shows the influence of modernism but also reflects a Japanese sense of rhythm and balance. The circular and wave-like patterns symbolize energy and natural flow, combining design precision with emotional depth. His style represents a shift in Japanese design from commercial advertising to artistic expression.

Associated Info:
This poster was made for Kazumasa Nagai’s solo exhibition at the Imabashi Gallery in Osaka. It shows his early exploration of optical effects and geometry, which later became a key part of his career. Nagai was also a founding member of the Nippon Design Center and contributed to Japan’s design identity in the postwar era.

Image Credit:
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York

Client / Use: It’s a poster for a solo exhibition of Kazumasa Nagai at Imabashi Gallery

Medium / Format: Silkscreen