Acapulco Pool

High above the Pacific coastline, a modernist villa emerges from lush tropical gardens, its crystalline pool serving as a perfect mirror to the architectural mastery surrounding it. Acapulco Pool, captured by Slim Aarons in January 1971, documents a moment of serene contemplation as architect Arturo Pani and his wife pause beside their private swimming pool at their Mexican retreat, where innovative design meets the natural splendor of Acapulco’s hillside setting.

The lasting significance of Acapulco Pool lies in its representation of modernist architecture’s golden age in Mexico; this photograph has become an iconic document of how visionary designers like Pani seamlessly integrated contemporary living with tropical environments, creating spaces that defined a new standard for luxury residential design. The image captures the moment when international modernism found its perfect expression in Mexico’s resort landscape, blending clean geometric lines with the organic beauty of the coastline.

In your home, this architectural masterpiece brings sophisticated Mexican modernism to any space, whether displayed in a contemporary living room where it complements clean lines and natural materials, or in a study where it serves as inspiration for thoughtful design and gracious living. The photograph’s interplay of brilliant blues and crisp whites makes it particularly striking against neutral walls, where the tropical light and reflective water create an ever-changing dialogue with your room’s natural illumination.

The brilliant tropical light and pristine architectural details of this Mexican modernist scene are captured with stunning clarity and depth, brought to life through our meticulous printing process using archival inks on premium, museum-quality paper.

Subject: Architect Arturo Pani and wife Location: Acapulco, Mexico Photographer: Slim Aarons Era: January 1971 Style: Mexican modernist