
In the culinary world, Tom Aikens was a prodigy. Now 42, the chef has been working at Michelin-starred restaurants since his teens (19 to be precise) and at 26, while working at Pied à Terre, became the youngest head chef...
(1) Comments | Posted May 8, 2012 | 4:35 PM

It's a brisk spring afternoon and Gilbert & George stroll into White Cube Bermondsey with a sense of purpose and in sync, as if they have rehearsed this several times in preparation for a walk down the aisle. They talk...
(0) Comments | Posted April 13, 2012 | 4:32 AM
Photo by Bill Cooper. Courtesy of ROH.
It was difficult to say no to the Royal Opera House's resident choreographer, Wayne McGregor, says Gareth Pugh, arguably Britain's most innovative fashion designer. "Wayne called me up at the end of the summer last year....
(1) Comments | Posted April 2, 2012 | 8:37 AM
Ostentatious and expensive, the Russian capital is famous for its lively, 24/7 nightlife and fabulous displays of wealth.
But arguably, there is more to Moscow than meets the eye.
With a string of new art galleries and restaurants and a thriving creative community, Moscow's cultural offerings are aplenty....
(0) Comments | Posted March 29, 2012 | 1:27 AM

Novy Dvur Monastery, Czech Republic 2004
There is hardly any clutter in sight but minimalist architect John Pawson is profusely apologising for the mess in his offices next to King's Cross station. Pawson, best known for his clean, understated aesthetic has...
(13) Comments | Posted March 25, 2012 | 5:28 AM
Photo credit: Charlotte de Botton
The age-old wars against religion is moved on by philosopher Alain de Botton's bold statement that religion can be a source of inspiration for non-believers, which he outlines in his latest book, Religion for Atheists.
For...
(1) Comments | Posted March 15, 2012 | 6:06 AM

It's March and industrial designer Kenneth Grange seems to be in a buoyant mood as he opens the teak door to his home in Hampstead in north London. His home -- parquet floors, Anglepoise lamps, Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, pendulum wall...
(0) Comments | Posted March 9, 2012 | 12:40 AM

For Martin Creed, best known for winning the Turner Prize in 2001 for Work No 227: the lights going on and off, every space is a potential gallery -- from a pedestrian thoroughfare to an upscale restaurant.
Last year at
(2) Comments | Posted April 5, 2011 | 3:41 AM
Since piquing Charles Saatchi's interest at...
(7) Comments | Posted March 5, 2011 | 1:11 PM
This year's winner of the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short, writer and director Luke Matheny explores themes of unrequited love and delusion in his inventive 18-minute romantic comedy, God of Love.
(2) Comments | Posted February 7, 2011 | 3:58 PM
Often touted as the pretty but conservative sister of the much sexier Berlin, Munich fails to generate the same kind of buzz that its edgier sibling does. But I'd argue for visitors to reconsider: Munich's demure looks belie its creative personality.
I was looking forward to heading back to Munich....

(0) Comments | Posted May 11, 2012 | 3:30 PM