Polly Morgan may be credited for singlehandedly redefining the art world's antediluvian take on taxidermy. The artist -- once referred to as "Britain's hottest bird stuffer" by Banksy -- explores the reality of death, often with a hint of cheek...

Credited for setting off the drainpipe jeans trend among London's music and fashion folk, duo Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker of PPQ (Pretty Personal Question) are always one step ahead. Since starting the label in 1992, the pair has accumulated a fan...

Once dubbed as "the maker of the most beautiful hats in the world" by Italian style icon and former Vogue editor Anna Piaggi, Stephen Jones has made the craft of millinery an art. From John Galliano and Vivienne...

The seaside town of Margate in England is not exactly the most fashionable of destinations but the return of the troubled resort's most famous daughter, artist Tracey Emin — recently appointed as the local torch bearer for the Olympics — heralds a...

Fashion photographer Jim Lee's mews house in South Kensington is compact but perfectly formed. For someone heralded as the original wild child of fashion photography, Lee's pied-à-terre is very much a grown-up affair, evoking a feeling of faded glamour, featuring...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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

Since piquing Charles Saatchi's interest at...

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.

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....