Draft:Hiroko Takahashi (artist)

Hiroko TAKAHASHI (高橋理子, Takahashi Hiroko, born August 29, 1977) is a Japanese artist and kimono designer. She is known for her style distinguished by the minimalist elements of curvature and linearity to capture the infinite possibilities inherent in the finite circle and line.

Takahashi was born and raised in Tokyo. Her kimonos have been exhibited at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and added to the museum’s permanent collection.

In 2006 Takahashi founded HIROCOLEDGE, a company creating various products with her signature circle and line motifs—from kimonos to lifestyle goods—embodying her art and design philosophy. She has collaborated with Adidas, BMW, and IKEA.

She is also a professor at Musashino Art University teaching in the Department of Industrial, Interior and Craft Design.

Education
BFA, Tokyo University of the Arts (2000)

MFA, Tokyo University of the Arts (2002)

Ph.D. Tokyo University of the Arts (2008)

External Link

 * Hiroko TAKAHASHI official website