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
"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 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
"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 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
"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