Maiko Takeda is an accessory artist/ designer whose creations evoke both awe and intrigue.
She transforms tangible and mundane materials into surreal and ethereal experiences, for the wearer and the surrounding environment.
References and collaborations
Maiko has collaborated on various projects with Issey Miyake, Björk, Google Cultural Institute, Nike and film Hunger Games: Mockingjay2.
Exhibitions and Museums
Her work has been showed at a number of museums, such as Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to name a few.
Her work has also been acquired by Metropolitan Museum of Art Manchester Art Gallery, National Museums Scotland and Central Saint Martins for their permanent collections.
Curriculum Vitae
Currently Milan
Maiko is currently working on new body of work. Get in touch to find out more or to collaborate.
2014 – 2020
Tokyo
Accessories designer at Issey Miyake
2011 – 2013
London
MA Millinery at Royal College of Art
2011
London
Work experiences at milliners Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy
2006 – 2009
London
BA Jewellery Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design