Now based in Madison, Wisconsin, Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda has become famous for his labyrinthine and other-wordly artworks.

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Lake Mendota

Lake
Wisconsin 53706, USA
Lake Mendota

"The lakes of Madison – Mendota, Monona, Wingra — make people so happy. Whenever I want to refresh or get inspiration, I go to one of the lakes."

Manabu IKEDA

Epic Systems

Office
Kohoutek, Milky Way, Verona, WI 53593, United States
Epic Systems

"Epic is an IT company but are very unique, because every building imitates some very  famous movie or country. It’s like being inside an amusement park, so it’s fun to visit, and everyone is allowed to come inside and tour the buildings."

Manabu IKEDA

Chazen Museum of Art

Art museum
800 University Ave, Madison, WI 53706, United States
Chazen Museum of Art

"The Chazen Museum is the university museum where I was artist-in-residence for three years. It’s a peaceful and quiet place, and I get inspired by a lot of the artworks there."

Manabu IKEDA

Vintage Brewing Company

Restaurant
674 S Whitney Way, Madison, WI 53711, United States
Vintage Brewing Company

"Vintage Brewing Company is my favorite restaurant. You can experience the difference in size between Japanese food and American food. The hamburgers there are delicious –– and so big!"

Manabu IKEDA

Crescendo Espresso Bar

Coffee shop
719 Hilldale Wy, Madison, WI 53705, United States
Crescendo Espresso Bar

"I love coffee. My house is so busy because I have four kids, but when I go to Crescendo, it's very peaceful and the perfect place for thinking about my artwork and escaping the kids. Very good coffee."

Manabu IKEDA

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