In Hiroshima the sun is setting on a large retrospective exhibition by one of Japan's leading graphic designers, who for the past 20 years has been working at the edge of his discipline, carving out a unique niche for himself within a very prescribed industry.
Born in Saitama Prefecture, Hideki Nakajima grew up aspiring to be an illustrator, but changed his mind after finding a record sleeve designed by British graphic designer Peter Saville. He realized that he could do more as a graphic designer than as an illustrator. That led to a plethora of diverse work with a number of talented collaborators including musician Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Nakajima Design was established in 1995 and he continues designing album sleeves, books and an extensive array of personal artwork. His visually arresting imagery has garnered him much acclaim, not to mention the New York Art Directors Club Gold Medal in 1996 and countless other awards.