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Paris January 26, 2012 Former architect-turned-knitwear designer Alice Lemoîne is a name to familiarise yourself with in the fashion world. Since studying under Rick Owens at his studio she has ventured out on her own, creating cardigans and loose knits with architectural, yet undone qualities to them. Crane.tv visit Lemoîne at her Parisian studio to find out why designing desirable knitwear for women is such a challenge. www.alicelemoine.com

Paris May 5, 2011 Crane.tv heads to Paris to fully immerse in the virtual world of Matt Pyke, a digital artist and founder of British design collective 'Universal Everything'. The artist's first retrospective is presented in French architect Manuelle Gautrand's recent revamp of 19th century theatre, La Gaîté Lyrique. www.mattpyke.com

London December 7, 2011 A true fashion icon, Zandra Rhodes was first introduced to the industry by her mother, a fitter for the Paris fashion House of Worth. Since then she has gone on to establish herself as a major player in the fashion and design world where her extravagant printed textiles and personality are well-known and much loved. Crane.tv met with Rhodes in her penthouse above the Fashion and Textile Museum, of which she is the founder, to hear about the evolution of fashion and why she believes one should never give up. www.zandrarhodes.com

London December 23, 2011 Emmy winning and Bafta nominated cinematographer and photographer Lukas Strebel learnt the art of film-making through still photography. The Swiss-born DOP's career is currently being celebrated during his retrospective on East London's Kingsland Road. Crane.tv sat down with Stebel at ThePrintSpace to hear about ?Lukas Strebel: Antoglyph?, the early stages of his career and why this is a liberating time for him. http://lukasstrebel.com

London January 18, 2012 Crane.tv spends a day in the life of ballet dancer Nancy Osbaldeston at the English National Ballet. Here, we witness preparations for the 'Strictly Gershwin' show at the London Coliseum and learn about the importance of a good warm-up, being able to control your own body and what it takes to become a prima ballerina at one of the world's top dance companies. www.ballet.org.uk

Seoul January 11, 2011 Crane.tv visits Seoul-based furniture designer and Royal College of Art graduate Kwangho Lee. Inspired by growing up on a farm in South Korea watching his mother knit garments and his grandfather create tools, Lee's work is that of both a craftsman and a designer. Here, he talks us through a weaving technique passed on by his grandfather, which he now uses to create impressive furniture out of PVC hoses and ropes. www.kwangholee.com

Moscow January 6, 2011 Widely accepted as one of the most beautiful and architectural capitals in the world, Moscow is the heart of Mother Russia, radiating Slavic grandeur and a sense of things to come. Here, TV presenter Martyn Andrews takes Crane.tv on a tour of the Red Square, which houses everything from St Basil's Cathedral to Lenin's Mausoleum.

Miami December 9, 2011 Art Basel Miami Beach, the most important and largest art fair in the Americas celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. The fair brings together more than 260 galleries from around the world - showcasing differing artistic tastes and talents from around the globe. Crane.tv chats to three galleries - Gavlak from Palm Beach, Laura Marsiaj from Rio de Janeiro and the Fredric Snitzer Gallery from Miami - to find out what makes them stand out from the crowd. www.gavlakgallery.com/, www.lauramarsiaj.com.br/, snitzer.com/

London December 28, 2011 Esteemed British architect David Chipperfield is renowned as one of the country's most innovative designers. Most recently he worked with the German Embassy on the Hier and There project, and here talks to Crane.tv about his design aesthetic and the importance of one of his most famous structures - the reconstructed Neues Museum in Berlin. www.davidchipperfield.co.uk

London January 12, 2012 Crane.tv, the leading video magazine for contemporary culture bridges the online and offline worlds in Crane.tv Curates: One Room, Three Global Names. For this exhibition, we screen a handpicked selection of videos on our most loved artists and designers, who will showcase their favourite works. A unique collaboration, One Room, Three Global Names invites the public into the personal world of Crane.tv. The series, starting with Sir Terence Conran, famed for transforming the look of the British home presents his most loved work from his retrospective at London's Design Museum. His exhibition is followed by Kate MccGwire on 16th January and Matt Pyke on 23rd January. Starts Monday 9th January till Monday 30th January. The Front Room at St Martins Lane is open Monday - Saturday from 11am-8pm. Admission is free. The Front Room, St Martins Lane, 45 St Martins Lane, London WC2N 4HX

Miami December 19, 2011 Occurring in conjunction with Art Basel Miami Beach each year, Design Miami is known for bringing together the best and most innovative designers, curators and gallerists from around the world. Crane.tv catches up with three such galleries, the Cristina Grajales Gallery from New York, Southern Guild from South Africa and Galerie Kreo from Paris to find out what they think is next for the design industry. www.cristinagrajalesinc.com/ www.southernguild.com/ www.galeriekreo.fr/

London December 30, 2011 In the second of a three-part series, Crane.tv meets Taschen employee and illustrator Olivier Tafforin in the recently opened Taschen shop in London. The French illustrator tells us about how he began, his inspirations and about working for one of the most well-recognised art book publishers. Stay tuned for the final feature in this series with the Peepshow Collective's Luke Best. http://oliviertafforin.com/

London December 22, 2011 Celebrity stylist and blogger Marian Kihogo knows a thing or two about fashion - she was listed as one of New York fashion week's best dressed this year and her website has been featured in the likes of Vogue and the New York Post. Here, Crane.tv takes Kihogo Christmas shopping, and finds out how she became a stylist by accident and why Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate your favourite designers. www.mariankihogo.com

London December 31, 2011 Crane.tv is kicking off the new year with a bang. Our January issue will bring you interviews with Cults, artist Brian Ermanski and Jonny Depp's new band The Tricks. From graffiti in Miami, illustration in London, furniture design in Seoul and fine art in Moscow we aim to keep you entertained and informed throughout the month of January.

New York January 12, 2012 Shop for unusual and exquisite jewellery at New York's concept jewellery store and body artisan-owned shop, Love Adorned, which also features quirky homeware and a tattoo parlour. We chat to founder Lori Leven to find out why Love Adorned should be on everyone's NY to-do list. www.loveadorned.com

Bristol December 29, 2011 The BBC's Frozen Planet needs little introduction. The seven-part series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, has successfully captured the attention of most of the British public. Crane.tv travelled down to the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol to meet series producer Vanessa Berlowitz to hear about the making of the series. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mfl7n

London December 2, 2011 An exciting answer to a folk-pop rock cocktail, To Kill A King are a five-piece band who describe their style as a combination of both tender and rocky moments. Crane.tv was treated to an intimate studio session with Ralph Pelleymounter (vocals, acoustic guitar), Josh Platman (bass), Jon Willoughby (drums), Ian Dudfield (electric guitar) and Ben Jackson (synths, keyboards) where we hear about the band's beginnings and why they are fed up with comparisons. www.facebook.com/tokillaking

London December 29, 2011 Crane.tv presents a fashion film in conjunction with Hypebeast's collaboration with Dr. Martens. Featuring the 3989 5-Eye Brogue and Lou Dalton S/S 2012, we worked to create a futuristic short, inspired by 1984 and Metropolis, for the Crane.tv fashion film series. http://hypebeast.com

London December 5, 2011 Critically acclaimed architects Pernilla Ohrstedt and Asif Khan are a duo that take innovation to the next level. Despite having known each other for years and having collaborated on various projects in the past, their partnership was only recently made official with the launch of their London-based practice Pernilla & Asif. Crane.tv met with the charming duo at their studio in Hackney before heading over to their most recent installation, Cloud, in Bethnal Green's York Hall where we see the two in action, learn why they work so well together, and their plans for the future including an exciting new project at next year's Olympics. Photo Credit: James Harris. www.pernilla-asif.com

Miami December 14, 2011 Famed British architect David Adjaye was named Designer of the Year at this year's Design Miami - and quite rightly so. The 45-year-old has already been named an OBE by the Queen, designed the $500 million National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C., as well as being commissioned to design the homes of Jake Chapman, Juergen Teller and Ewan McGregor. Crane.tv catches up with Adjaye at Miami's Wolfsonian museum to discuss what the award means to him, and why he'll always draw inspiration from his heritage. www.adjaye.com

London July 22, 2011 Starting out as a graphic designer Mike Mills has worked with the likes of Yoko Ono, the Beastie Boys and Beck before turning his hand to film directing in 2005 with his debut feature, Thumbsuckers. Mills? second film, Beginners, is a semi-autobiographical story starring Ewan McGregor and Oscar nominee Christopher Plummer. Supporting-actor Plummer plays a 75 year old father who tells his son he is gay while battling cancer. Crane.tv meets up with Mills to talk about his life and find out what he learnt about love from his father.

London December 30, 2011 With New Year's Eve celebrations fast approaching, Crane.tv catches up with creative director of Jack Morton David Zolkwer on the London Eye to hear about plans for this year's spectacular fireworks show. Happy New Year! www.jackmorton.com

Miami January 4, 2012 A project originally started in 2009 by Tony Goldman and L.A. MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch, the Wynwood Walls is a collection of some of the world's best street art. Whilst taking over warehouses and white-box buildings in Miami's renowned Wynwood District, the project functions as the world's largest Graffiti Art Museum.

Miami December 13, 2011 Each year since 2008 fashion house Fendi has been involved in Design Miami, and this year Fendi invited artist Sebastian Neeb and designer Elisa Strozyk to create the Design Performance project. Using discarded leather from Fendi's studios the pair has transformed 18th century furniture into dramatic, dreamlike pieces. Crane.tv chats to the young designers about how it feels to be chosen for the prestigious project. www.fendi.com

London January 17, 2012 Fine artist Kate MccGwire is the second artist to appear in Crane.tv's first exhibition, Crane.tv Curates: One Room, Three Global Names. Showing MEME, a cabinet of curiosities specially created for the exhibition alongside, FINE ( Fucked-Up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional), MccGwire's work is intricate and emotonal. Here, Crane.tv gives you a sneak peek of her work before the official opening of the exhibition.

Moscow January 17, 2012 Originally an online curation of selected limited edition accessories, Street Kit Gallery is now an exclusive mini boutique housed in an old bottle factory in Moscow, offering a great range of contemporary art, design and music. Sabina Chagina, the founder of Moscow's finest quirky gallery and shop talks us through the local arts scene and what makes it so diverse from the European market. www.streetkitgallery.com

London December 21, 2011 Christmas carols through the rich vocal palette of young women's contemporary choir Gaggle elevate the holiday preparations to a whole different level. Crane.tv catches an exclusive performance with the all-female choir at their rehearsal space in Bethnal Green to spice up the season. www.myspace.com/gagglespace

London January 20, 2012 Crane.tv visits 26-year-old photographer, set and costume designer Elena Rendina at her studio in Shoreditch. After graduating in 2008 from the University of Art and Design Lausanne, she has been working as an assistant to photographer Paolo Roversi and was recently signed to talent agency 'Streeters Agency'. Rendina's work includes covers and editorials for POP Magazine, Wonderland and Vogue Italia Gioiello. www.elenarendina.com

Moscow January 19, 2012 Opened by former editor of Pop magazine, Dasha Zhukova, Garage Center for Contemporary Culture in Moscow is one of the city's largest art spaces. Crane.tv meets Anton Belov, Garage's managing director to discuss the popularity of Moscow's art scene and the new fashion-come-art magazine, Garage, which is set to hit newsstands during New York Fashion Week. www.garageccc.com

London December 16, 2011 In light of the V&A's Fashion in Motion series, Danish designer Peter Jensen looks back at ten years in fashion. Having graced the world with his unconventional, expressive, bold yet playful designs, Jensen prepares for his retrospective at the museum's Raphael Gallery. A graduate and professor at Central Saint Martins, Jensen explains how he is both jealous of and inspired by great students and their fresh creativity, and what it takes to succeed in the industry. www.peterjensen.co.uk

London January 23, 2012 Max Rogers first caught the attention of the fashion industry in 2008 when he posed nude for the cover of GQ magazine. Since then he has gone on to star in campaigns for D&G, Gieves & Hawkes and most recently Tommy Hilfiger. Well-known for his long unruly curls, the model underwent a significant snip ahead of Men's Fashion Week this month. Crane.tv was there to witness the change and chat to Rogers about what he has learnt from modelling so far including his new found appreciation for well-tailored suits.

London January 25, 2012 While Korea's cultural scene is in the limelight, the global interest in the Korean pop music industry has been growing exponentially in the past years. With over a million views per video on YouTube and thousands of dedicated fan pages, top K-pop band, SHINee was invited to the London Korean Film Festival where we met them for a brief chat and learned why the genre is so popular outside of Korea despite the language barrier.

London January 16, 2012 With bestselling cookbooks and a weekly recipe column in the Guardian, Yotam Ottolenghi is known worldwide as a chef to pay attention to, but his protégé, Ramael Scully, is quickly following in his footsteps. Scully, head chef at Ottolenghi's latest restaurant NOPI, tells Crane.tv what he's learnt from Ottolenghi over their years of work and friendship, and allows us into the kitchen as he prepares one of the newest dishes on the menu - seared scallops with crispy pig's ears in a ginger and black bean sauce. 21-22 Warwick Street London W1B 5NE, www.nopi-restaurant.com/

Miami January 10, 2012 Known as the bad boy of the US art scene, contemporary artist Brian Ermanski tells Crane.tv how, in a few short years, he has come from sleeping on the streets to exhibiting at Art Basel and selling work for up to $10,000.

London November 14, 2011 Founded in 1996, onedotzero celebrates its 15th year championing digital culture and innovation in motion. Known for showcasing an array of artists and styles, this year's festival presents a wide range of short films and animation, music videos, interactivity, digital art and everything in between. Crane.tv sits down with Design Council Prince Philip Designers Prize nominee Shane Walter, the festival's creative director to talk about the importance of the festival and how far the world of digital arts has developed in the past 15 years. onedotzero_adventures in motion festival runs from 23 to 27 November 2011 at BFI Southbank www.onedotzero.com

Paris December 24, 2011 Belgian lighting architects ACT Lighting Design were behind this year's impressive Christmas lighting installation on Paris' glamorous Champs-Élysées. Adding a modern touch to this traditional Christmas curation, Koert Vermeulen and Marcos Vinals covered 200 chestnut trees in hovering horizontal rings. Crane.tv travelled to Paris to speak to the designers and witness actress and national heroine Audrey Tautou turn on the impressive light show that will run throughout the festive season. www.actlightingdesign.com

London November 22, 2011 Having worked her way up the ladder at Condé Nast, IPC Media and Redwood, Carla Buzasi is living many a young journalist's dream as editor-in-chief of AOL Europe and The Huffington Post UK. After launching the UK arm of the successful online news and comment outlet this summer in the heat of "hack-gate", Buzasi is perfectly positioned to discuss the current state of journalism and the future of online media. Crane.tv sits down with Buzasi at The Huffington Post's UK headquarters to hear about the big launch, why journalist's are still working to gain back the public's trust and what makes The Huffington Post unique. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk

London November 22, 2011 Crane.tv presents an exclusive screening of Liron Kroll's film, High Expectations. Part of her degree show at the Royal College of Art this year, High Expectations focuses on society's depiction of femininity in the context of family photography, and the gap between the idealised photograph and the reality it represents.The film questions the role of family photography as the key way in forming memories. To create the film, actors were shot in studio environments against a green screen and then placed in photo illustrations, constructed from hundreds of photographs taken in various places around the world. www.lironkroll.com

London November 29, 2011 Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the Arts London, has a new home quite different to the buildings it inhabited previously. Designed by award-winning architects Stanton Williams, the brand new campus behind King's Cross is a space certainly worth exploring. Crane.tv took a tour of the building speaking to architect Paul Williams and Head of College Jane Rapley along the way to hear more about the new campus and why the building will induce even more ambition from staff and students as they move into the future. www.csm.arts.ac.uk

London December 12, 2011 In the first of a three-part series, Crane.tv steps into the world of illustration via the home of Matthieu Bessudo, aka McBess, to hear about his successful career so far. The French illustrator and musician, currently working at The Mill, gives us an insider's look into the state of the industry, letting us in on why he feels there is a lack of trust in the business. Taschen's Olivier Tafforin and Luke Best, of the Peepshow Collective, to follow. http://mcbess.com

Moscow January 5, 2011 Crane.tv visits Pobeda gallery located at Winzavod in Moscow, home to artists' studios and galleries. Pobeda, meaning 'victory' in English, opened five years ago and is the first Russian photography gallery to exhibit internationally. We speak to owner Nina Gomiashvili who tells us about the state of photography in Russia and the first ever photography school in the country, as well as explaining why photography in Russia is only now beginning to be accepted in fine art circles. www.pobedagallery.com

Seoul November 14, 2011 Hailed as the "Korean McQueen," Seoul-based fashion designer Lie Sang Bong has dressed everyone from South Korea's First Ladies to international stars like Beyoncé and Lindsay Lohan. Crane.tv visits him in his studio in Gagnam-Gu where the former costume and set designer tells us about his childhood dreams and wanting to communicate Korean cultural identity to the world. www.liesangbong.com

London September 21, 2011 Jonathan Saunders wowed the crowds last week at London Fashion Week with his S/S 2012 collection of feminine dresses, pastel colours and pretty prints. Here, Crane.tv visits the Scottish designer in his London studio to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the collection was put together and find out what's next for fashion's golden boy.

London December 20, 2011 Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti is well known for his clever approach to poking fun at the pitfalls of his native country. His 2006 film, The Caiman, inspired by Silvio Berlusconi, of whom he is a staunch opponent, is said to have had an impact on the 2006 Italian general election. Crane.tv talks to the 58-year-old about his recent film, We Have a Pope, and about the increasing difficulty of merging the roles of actor, director and playwright.

London December 8, 2011 Born in London, but brought up in France, Alice Anderson was always drawn to art, she even admits to not speaking much as a child, preferring images over words. Channelling her artistic side Anderson completed a Masters in Fine Art from Goldsmiths in 2004 and since the late noughties has been creating pieces inspired by her fascination with hair stemming from her childhood. Here, Anderson speaks to Crane.tv at her south London studio about her latest project at the MAC in Birmingham and tells us why art calms her anxieties. www.alice-anderson.org

London December 9, 2011 Swedish band Pippa Marias formed in Dalston in 2010 when they all moved into the same flat, and since then have been going from strength to strength. The band started off playing in a Camden pub cellar but now have become accustomed to performing to sellout London crowds, and here, treated to a one-off studio session, Crane.tv discovers why, as well as finding out what's in store for their future with some help from astrologer Amelie Appleby. www.facebook.com/pippamarias

London November 23, 2011 Terence Conran is undoubtedly the godfather of British design, and here, in conversation with his friend and co-curator of his latest exhibition, Deyan Sudjic, Conran talks us through his work from his early days at the Central School of Art (now part of Central Saint Martins) to his numerous design studios. Speaking at his retrospective at the Design Museum, The Way We Live Now, Conran tells us why an attitude of easy living and lack of pretentiousness has always informed his work. http://designmuseum.org/

Littlehampton, UK November 16, 2011 Recently awarded the PUMA Creative Impact Award for his documentary film The End of the Line, Rupert Murray is a filmmaker worth paying attention to. The End of the Line tells the grim story of the catastrophic decline of global fish stock due to mass overfishing of our oceans and seas. Crane.tv travelled to Littlehampton to meet with Murray at his mother's sustainable fish restaurant to hear about the making of the film and why it is so important to eat sustainably. http://creative.puma.com/us/en/category/film/ http://endoftheline.com/

London November 29, 2011 As the music industry takes part in the technological revolution, online users are able to download millions of MP3s a day with instant access to their favourite music at all times. Boiler Room, a concept originally started in South London, produces online broadcasts of exclusive live DJ sets of world renowned DJs from their studios in Hackney. Carl Craig, Theo Parrish and many other legends in the underground electronic music scene have shared the decks with founders Blaise Belville and Thristian Richards. www.boilerroom.tv

Moscow January 13, 2012 Crane.tv visits artist Gosha Ostretsov in his studio in Moscow. After graduating from the School of Theatre Design at the Bolshoi Theatre, Ostretsov moved to Paris, where he worked as an artist and designer for Jean-Charles de Castelbajac before returning to Moscow to, as he says, "help create culture in Russia and help young artists." Represented by the Guelman Gallery in Moscow, his work is collected by a number of museums and galleries, including the Saatchi. www.ostretsov.com

Amsterdam November 29, 2011 Ahead of the first Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply store opening in Europe, Crane.tv hangs out with Amsterdam's beautiful locals and lounge at some of the hottest spots in the city. Later, we head off to the Compagnie Theater to watch an exclusive performance by English electro-pop band Metronomy.

Moscow December 1, 2011 Minutes from the Kremlin lies Bar Strelka, a revisited loft space housed in a former confectionery factory, which serves as a hub for the students of Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design. Formerly heading the institution's educational programme was world renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, now one of the five research theme directors. The institute's aim is to develop fresh perspectives on key issues in contemporary Russia, bringing architects, intellectuals and designers together under one roof. Roman Mazurenko, the Special Projects Director shows us around the bar and chats to us about the institute's programme and why it will revolutionise Moscow's landscape. Photo by © Sergei Leontiev. www.strelkainstitute.com

London December 2, 2011 Best known for his roles in the IT Crowd and blockbuster hit Bridesmaids, the Irish comedian and actor Chris O'Dowd, has proved he can deliver a joke or two. Crane.tv sat down with O'Dowd to hear about the Jameson Empire Done in 60 Seconds Award which, according to him, provides creative people with an outlet to demonstrate what they can do in a very short timeframe. www.empireonline.com/awards2012/diss/

Worldwide December 5, 2011 This month, we give you even more reasons to celebrate. From Christmas at the Dock with Tom Dixon to celebrating with the producers of London's official New Year's festivities at the London Eye, there are many things, from parties to exclusive performances that we hope, should keep you in a fun and festive mood this season.

London November 30, 2011 While moustaches seem increasingly popular in November, it isn't just a fashion statement. The Movember charity asks fellow men to grow hair on the upper lip to raise awareness for prostate cancer and other cancers affecting men. Crane.tv's very own Tom Hopkins went to get a shave at prestigious barber shop Murdock Mayfair before heading off to the Handlebar Club where moustache aficionados get together to celebrate life and having a glorious tash. uk.movember.com

London December 2, 2011 Christmas comes early at The Dock with a four-day shopping extravaganza and a Sunday food and wine market. Pop along on 8th December and enjoy complimentary champagne and chestnuts at their late-night shopping event. On the night, print bespoke Christmas cards using Mr Smith's wooden and metal letterpress, make your own bobble hats and have artists wrap and personalise your gifts. Runs 8th to 11th December. www.tomdixon.net/news/the-dock-christmas

London November 21, 2011 The hot favourite for the annual 16th RIBA Stirling Prize, Hopkins Architects' 2012 Olympics Velodrome is a hyperbolic structure with an impressive double-curved, ultra light roof covered in red cedar wood and inspired by the race tracks. Alongside aesthetic considerations, the Velodrome is constructed with utmost care for eco-sustainability. Crane.tv chats to engineers Andrew Weir at Expedition Engineering and Klaus Bode at BDSP to hear about how they created one of the Olympic Park's most complete structures.

London January 9, 2012 Crane.tv visits three top illustrators in their places of work to see them in action. We catch up with Taschen's very own Olivier Tafforin, Luke Best of the Peepshow collective, and the highly sought-after Matthieu Bessudo aka 'mcbess'.

London January 3, 2012 NY-based indie rock band Cults, voted album of the year by Pitchfork, is challenged to game of ping-pong by Crane.tv. Here, we find out why music should be for fun first and foremost and why they prefer to be seen as artists rather than musicians. http://cultscultscults.com

Seoul December 15, 2011 South Korean womenswear designer and Central Saint Martins graduate, Sunghee Lee, invites us into her studio in Seoul. Here, she explains the importance of designing for a female silhouette, creating soft drapings that focus on embracing any body type. Leyii first showed her collection at London Fashion Week in 2009 and is also a regular guest at the renowned Tranoï showroom in Marais, Paris.www.leyii.com

London November 28, 2011 Known as London's Patchwork Pirates, Terence Teh, Alex Stevenson and Tom McCarthy met when they were just 12 and grew up sharing a love of music. After years of working in the music industry, the trio founded Earnest Endeavours in 2010, an art-lead record label celebrating independent music. Here, Terence and co. take Crane.tv record shopping and tell us why independent labels are thriving, and why they'll be sticking around for a long time to come. www.earnestendeavours.com

Seoul November 9, 2011 Korean stationery designers MMMG have become increasingly popular in the global market with retail points in Japan and Australia as well as Colette in Paris. Unlike Japanese neighbour Sanrio, Seoul-based Milimeter/Milligram (MMMG) retains a more mature style alongside an unmistakeable sense of humour. They stock a colourful range of postcards, notepads, calendars, wallets, key holders and mugs. We visit the MMMG head office in trendy Itaewon and chat to creative director Myoung Yu and designer Kyung Hwa Lee to discuss the secret formula behind their success. www.mmmg.net

London October 31, 2011 Creative director of Agent Provocateur Sarah Shotton has, in recent years, been responsible for revolutionising lingerie. Designing to make women feel sexy and confident, but only creating pieces that she would wear herself, Shotton draws inspiration from femme fatales and 50s pin-ups, sometimes spending up to a year perfecting a collection. Crane.tv visits Shotton in her studio and on the set of the latest shoot for Agent Provocateur's Soiree line - a horror and fashion fusion directed by Justin Anderson. www.agentprovocateur.com

Somerset October 31, 2011 81-year-old cinema projectionist Ray Mascord took his first job at Scott Cinemas, Bridgewater at the age of 14 and can boast over 67 years of service to the cinema industry. Crane.tv travelled down to Somerset to visit the man thought to be the longest serving projectionist to speak to him about his love affair with the big screen and the magic behind the dying art of projection.

London November 10, 2011 Man-booker nominated Snowdrops, the debut novel from journalist A.D. Miller, tells the story of naive lawyer Nick Platt who becomes embroiled in the underworld of the Moscow crime scene after falling for a mysterious woman on the underground. Crane.tv catches up with AD Miller at his day job as the Britain editor at the Economist to find out about the real life inspiration behind the book. www.snowdropsthenovel.com

London November 16, 2011 Formed in London in 2007, electronic band Crystal Fighters have received much acclaim in recent months, being featured on Later with Jools Holland, Channel 4's Abbey Road Debuts and being blasted from radio stations across the country. Crane.tv visits the band at their Hackney Wick studio, where they live and work, to watch them make their famed wooden instruments and to find out exactly why they are so inspired by the Basque culture. www.crystalfighters.com

London October 21, 2011 Each year Frieze Art Fair commissions a group of artists to conceive specially-designed projects for the fair. This year, eight projects curated by Sarah McCrory were created ranging from aquariums and 'luxury' installations to web-based projects. Crane.tv speaks to four of the artists - Pierre Huyghe, Laure Prouvost, Peles Empire and Christian Jankowski - to find out about how they responded to the brief and to the exhibition site. www.friezeartfair.com Photo by Linda Nylind/ Frieze

London October 26, 2011 In 2007 the Saatchi Gallery and Channel 4 launched the New Sensations Prize to find the best emerging art talent in the UK. Known for encouraging innovation and affording opportunity to young graduates, the New Sensations exhibition, hosted each year during Frieze week, shows the work of twenty students who are then whittled down to four finalists. Crane.tv meets three of them - including winner Jonny Briggs - to discuss the concepts behind their work. www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/4ns

London October 28, 2011 Jason Maza got his start in the acting world appearing in television series such as Trial and Retribution and Touch of Frost, but quickly moved into film, starring in the Bafta-nominated Fish Tank and Shifty, among others. The London-based actor can next be seen in British horror Demons Never Die, out today, which he also produced. Crane.tv catches up with Maza on London's Southbank to find out why British film is entering its new golden age. www.jasonmaza.com

London November 24, 2011 Ahead of the Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed Run, Crane.tv spends a day with Irish blogger, model and L'Oreal spokesperson Faye Dinsmore. Whilst cycling past London's beautiful landmarks, we prepare for the annual event, which kicks off at the Rugby Covent Garden store on the 26th of November 2011. www.rugby.com

Milan November 11, 2011 Exploring the relationship between time and design, O'Clock is a new exhibition organised in partnership with Officine Panerai, showing at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan. Featuring works by Damian Hirst and Louise Bourgeois, the exhibition showcases an eclectic range of artists' and designers' responses to hypothetical questions about time. Crane.tv meets co-curator Silvana Annicchiarico, artist and exhibition designer Patricia Urquiola, Officine Panerai's CEO Angelo Bonati and artist Martí Guixé at the launch of the exhibition to hear their varying takes on time. www.triennaledesignmuseum.org

New York October 27, 2011 Created to evoke the late night speakeasy spirit of the 1920's and 1930's, Employees Only is the most glamorous watering hole in New York City. With cocktail ingredients including lavender scented gin and herb-tinged vermouth Employees Only has gained a reputation for drinking innovation. Crane.tv hangs out at the bar with mixologist Steve Schneider to try some of the famed concoctions. 510 Hudson Street, New York, New York. www.employeesonlynyc.com

Moscow November 18, 2011 Hailed by the Independent as the chef leading Russia's culinary revolution, Anatoly Komm serves up Russian food with a twist at his lavish restaurant Varvary in Moscow. The first Russian establishment to make it to the prestigious World's 50 Best list, Varvary sits in the same league as Fat Duck and Noma, offering experimental "molecular" cuisine but firmly rooted in Russian tradition. Here, the outspoken super chef tells it like it is and explains why you must forget about money to make culinary art. www.anatolykomm.ru

London November 13, 2011 Launched by identical twin sisters Annette and Daniela Felder while still studying at Central Saint Martins, Felder Felder has become the go-to label for young celebs and musicians such as Florence Welch and Selena Gomez (who recently wore one of their dresses while presenting the MTV EMAs). Crane.tv met the German-born designers in their West London studio to hear about their mother who inspired and drove them them to fashion, and about their two homes, England and Germany. www.felderfelder.com

London November 8, 2011 Representing a cross-section of some of the most renowned contemporary artists, Haunch of Venison has recently moved out of Burlington Gardens, where it has been for the past few years, back to its former home in the Haunch of Venison Yard, with architect Annabelle Selldorf overseeing the redesign. With another branch in New York, the gallery represents, amongst others, Turner Prize nominees Richard Long, Simon Patterson and Nathan Coley. We catch up with the gallery's International Director Matt Carey-Williams and Iraqi artist Ahmed Alsoudani who shows us around his current exhibition. Address: 6 Haunch of Venison Yard, London, W1K 5ES. www.haunchofvenison.com

London November 7, 2011 A music mecca and ambassador for independent record stores, Rough Trade finds its roots in Notting Hill circa 1976. The label, Rough Trade Records, signed The Smiths in the early days and now with a repertoire including Arcade Fire, Belle & Sebastian, The Strokes and Warpaint, Rough Trade have kept the music industry and aficionados on their toes over the years. Crane.tv met Stephen Godfroy, director of Rough Trade shops, in the flagship store, Rough Trade East, near London's Bricklane to hear about Rough Trade's unique relationship with the music industry and why Godfroy feels the store genuinely touches people. www.roughtrade.com

London November 4, 2011 To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Finnish design company Artek showcases its latest lighting project, "White," devised by the company's design director Ville Kokkonen. Since forming in 1935 by husband and wife team Aino and Alvar Aalto - the father of modern Scandinavian design - the company has stayed true to its original values of producing modern furniture that is humane and inspired by nature. Here, Kokkonen talks us through Artek's collaboration with Comme des Garçons and tells us why their new Bright Light is actually good for your health. www.artek.fi

London November 3, 2011 Japanese rock band Bo Ningen have caused quite a stir this year with their distinctive look and sound. The London based foursome played at the Venice Biennale this year at show presented by Sue Webster and Tim Noble and were also invited to perform at the Yohji Yamamoto retrospective at the V&A. Crane.tv follows the band around their favourite hangouts in London including Camden Town and the Barbican Arts Center. www.myspace.com/boningen

London August 17, 2011 Former medical student turned singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé is going to be big news. The Aberdeen native has been working behind the scenes for the past year, recording with UK acts like Wiley and Professor Green and penning hits for Cheryl Cole and Devlin, but is now set to break out on her own - and about time too. Her infectious debut single Heaven was released on Monday and here Crane.tv catches up with Emeli on the cusp of stardom to find out why she's taking it all in her stride. www.emelisande.com, www.bit.ly/EmeliSande_Heaven

Moscow November 1, 2011 The former Executive Fashion Editor at Russian Vogue, Anna Dyulgerova is the in-the-know guide when it comes to the latest cultural discoveries that Moscow has to offer. Join Crane.tv as we chat with Dyulgerova at her apartment located in one of the city's 'Seven Sisters' Stalin-era skyscrapers, and visit her favourite Moscow hangout for an afternoon drink.

London September 16, 2011 Crane.tv takes to the streets of East London with Japanese fashion photographer Mari Sarai to chat about rock 'n' roll, style and of course, photography. Sarai started out as a paparazzi in New York before moving to Tokyo to pursue fashion photography, and finally settling in London. Here, she explains how she makes photographs timeless and why shooting nude women for her book was, metaphorically, a liberating experience. www.marisarai.com

Paris October 13, 2011 Parisian chef Bruno Doucet is best known for taking over La Regalade, the famed bistro founded in 1992 by Doucet's old boss Yves Camdeborde. Luckily, Doucet has been creditted with keeping the restaurant's original high standards intact, and here Crane.tv visits him in the kitchen of his restaurant to find out why autumn is his favourite season to cook in, and why the term 'bistronomy' perfectly sums up La Regalade. Address: 49 Avenue Jean Moulin, 75014, Paris.

London October 25, 2011 When Bip Ling started blogging at university she didn't expect to gain overnight attention for her quirky style and views on art and music. But that's exactly what happened and several years later Ling is one of the most recognisable faces in fashion blogging - and now is also known as a DJ and model since signing up to Storm and becoming the face of Forever 21. Crane.tv hangs out with Ling at her father's art gallery in Mayfair to find out what's next for the mini mogul. www.bipling.com

London November 2, 2011 The Cinderella of the culinary world, Anna Hansen began her career washing dishes at Fergus Henderson and the French House Dining Room, where she became the head chef. After a stint with Peter Gorden, Hansen launched her own restaurant, The Modern Pantry, combining her Scandinavian, Kiwi and Canadian influences and nose-to-tail eating philosophy to create exciting fusion fare. 47-48 St John's Square, Clerkenwell, London. www.themodernpantry.co.uk

London October 10, 2011 Launched in 2008, the Film London Jarman Award recognises artists working with moving image and whose work resists conventional definition. The Award is inspired by visionary avant-garde filmmaker Derek Jarman, one of the most esteemed and controversial artists of the late 20th century. Crane.tv caught up with this year's winners, London-based filmmakers Anja Kirschner and David Panos. The duo creates ambitious, richly layered films that consider the possibilities of political art and social transformation. As winners, Kirschner and Panos received £10,000 in prize money and a Channel 4 short film commission, for new strand ?Random Acts?, worth £20,000. www.filmlondon.org.uk/networks/artists_network/jarman_award

London October 20, 2011 This year Frieze Art Fair represented over 170 galleries from around the world. Here, Crane.tv speaks to representatives from a cross section of the galleries, showcasing the truly global nature of the fair. Our round-the-world tour of Frieze begins with Copenhagen's Nicolai Wallner, before moving on to New Yorkers Hanna Schouwink (of David Zwirner) and Casey Kaplan, London's Emma Dexter (Timothy Taylor Gallery), and finally Peruvian Renzo Gianella (Revolver Gallery). www.friezeartfair.com

London October 23, 2011 Tucked away on Soho's Brewer Street, Hix restaurant and Mark's Bar are favoured by locals and frequented by the YBAs - Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin are fans and have both designed pieces especially for the bar and restaurant. Crane.tv hangs out in Mark's Bar with cocktail barman Nick Strangeway to find out what makes the perfect cocktail, while chatting to owner Mark Hix about what's next for his restaurant empire. Address: 66-70, Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UP, www.hixsoho.co.uk

London October 14, 2011 Actress Emily Browning was propelled into fame earlier this year in action flick Sucker Punch, and here chats to Crane.tv about the release of her new movie, Sleeping Beauty. Produced by Jane Campion and written and directed by first-time film-maker Julia Leigh Sleeping Beauty tells the story of a university student who forays into the seedy world of high-end escorting in this highly watchable, if a little unsettling, debut. Nationwide from today, www.sleepingbeautyfilm.com

London October 27, 2011 Multi-award winning filmmaking duo Luc and Jean-Pierre Dardenne began making films in the 1970s, but it wasn't until The Promise was released in the 90s that they came to prominence. Since then, they have won the Palme d'Or award at Cannes twice, an accolade only shared with six other directors in the world including Francis Ford Coppola. Here, Crane.tv catches up with the Belgian brothers at the London Film Festival to discuss their latest film, Kid with a Bike.

Paris October 19, 2011 Since its launch in 2008, A Shaded View on Fashion Film (ASVOFF) has gained critical acclaim for encouraging both emerging and established artists to reconsider the way that fashion is presented, and for challenging the conventional parameters of film. At this year's event in Paris, Crane.tv spoke to ASVOFF founder and director Diane Pernet about the intersection between fashion and film and why runway shows feel so last century. www.ashadedviewonfashionfilm.com

Paris October 24, 2011 Housse de Racket band members Pierre Leroux and Victor Le Manse started out as session musicians for Air and Phoenix and instantly bonded over a shared love for Nirvana. They came together to release their first album Forty Love in 2010, but it's their second album Alesia - full of goosebump inducing pop - that the band say has taken them on a journey of self discovery and taught them to be honest. Crane.tv meets up with the boys in Paris to find out more. www.houssederacket.com

Moscow October 18, 2011 Crane.tv shines a spotlight on the International Art Fair Moscow, the principal annual event on the Russian art calendar focusing on contemporary art, bringing together over 40 international galleries. Here, Christina Steinbrecher, Art Moscow's art director talks about the state of art in Moscow and what young Russian artists need to get ahead in the art game. www.art-moscow.ru

London September 27, 2011 A graduate of Esmod fashion school in Berlin and Central Saint Martins in London, Marios Schwab has been celebrated by the fashion world since his LFW debut in 2007. At his recent S/S 2012 show in London, models came down the catwalk in garments that played with themes of light and dark or hide and reveal, perhaps a nod to his father who made a living in lingerie. Crane.tv met with Schwab in his London studio before the show to hear about his childhood inspirations including ballet, Tchaikovsky and the theatre.

London October 21, 2011 This year's Emdash Award winner Anahita Razmi presented her latest commission at Frieze Art Fair in London. The video installation, inspired by Trisha Brown's famous Roof Piece performed on the rooftops of New York in 1971, draws attention to how Tehran's skyline was recently used by protestors after the Iranian presidential elections. Crane.tv speaks to the half German, half Iranian artist about the political piece and her creative process. www.anahitarazmi.de

Seoul November 17, 2011 While Seoul celebrates cutting-edge architecture modelled after Western aesthetics, Seoul-based architecture firm AND promotes traditional housing with a twist. In a quest to remain true to its roots, AND combines traditional elements with eco-sustainable design. Founder Yeob Jeong and researcher Tae Lee whisk us away to view Villa Topoject, one of the firm's most renowned projects located in rural Gyeonggido, just an hour away from the city. www.a-n-d.kr

London October 19, 2011 Nestled within London's Old Vic Tunnels, Minotaur & Pret a Diner is an exciting new collaboration between the Lazarides Gallery and Kofler & Kompanie. Part art exhibition, part Michelin Star dining experience, this temporary venue is making waves across London. Crane.tv meets with some of the creative brains behind the project - including Steve Lazarides, KP Kofler and Olivia Steele - to hear about the many elements that went into creating this cultural experience. www.theminotaur.co.uk

London October 18, 2011 The architects behind Carsten Höller's The Double Club and Pablo Flack and David Waddington's Studio East, Kevin Carmody and Andy Groarke have been responsible for the creation of several cultural structures across London over the past few years. The duo first met while working at David Chipperfield Architects and opened their own practice in 2006 upon winning a competition to design the Coney Island Parachute Pavilion in New York. This year Carmody and Groarke were commissioned to design the Frieze London 2011 space. Crane.tv met with Kevin Carmody and Anna Nilsson ahead of the venue's launch to talk about their aims for the space, the importance of the materials used and the preparation that went into the project. www.carmodygroarke.com

London October 11, 2011 While studying at LCF's Cordwainers College, Rupert Sanderson rode a motorbike to Italy to visit shoe tanneries and factories, mastering the craft of shoe design. He then worked for footwear giants Sergio Rossi and Bruno Magli before launching his own shoe label. Here, Crane.tv vists Sanderson in his London studio where he gives tips for aspiring shoe designers and explains why they'll always need a shoulder to cry on. www.rupertsanderson.com

London October 26, 2011 A truly global tale of relationships, 360 deals with themes of love and hope whilst sweeping through Vienna, London, Paris, Phoenix and Bratislava with a cast including Rachel Weisz, Anthony Hopkins and Jude Law. Ahead of 360's release, Crane.tv speaks to screenwriter Peter Morgan and the film's director Fernando Meirelles about the film, Meirelles' approach to reviews and their reaction to opening the BFI Film Festival this year.

Paris August 19, 2011 Parisian-based artist Françoise Nielly demands attention - and that's just her work. Nielly left the competitive world of advertising to go into art and now her huge, colourful portraits, including one of President Barack Obama, have been championed worldwide. Here, Crane.tv visits her studio in Paris to watch Nielly lose herself in her work and find out where she gets her inspiration from. www.francoise-nielly.com

Salzburg August 11, 2011 It may be the trendiest eatery in Salzburg, but Magazin is more than just a restaurant, also housing a concept store, a wine shop with over 800 varieties, a cooking school and a cookware shop. Crane.tv takes a walk around the restaurant and shop with owner Claudia Katterbauer to talk about the site's diverse history, how the site used to be a shelter from WWII bombs, and why the restaurant now keeps bringing customers back. Address: Augustinergasse 13, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, www.magazin.co.at

New York February 21, 2011 Since meeting at the University of California, Berkeley, Opening Ceremony Founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim have moulded their store and brand into a cult favourite. From Chloë Sevigny to Rodarte, they've taken their penchant for collaborations one step further with their new collection with MM6 Maison Martin Margiela.

New York September 18, 2011 Located in New York City, Other Music is the mecca of underground music. Owner Josh Madell explains what it takes for a small independent shop to survive.

Paris August 9, 2011 Fashion designer Sacha Walckhoff first met Christian Lacroix in 1992 when he was interviewed to work on the knitwear team. He must have made a good impression as fast forward almost twenty years and now Walckhoff is Creative Director of the esteemed fashion house, since taking over the reigns in 2009. Crane.tv catches up with Walckhoff at his opulent home in Paris to talk about what he learnt from Christian Lacroix and why Parisians think that they're the chicest people in the world. www.christian-lacroix.fr

London August 2, 2011 Crane.tv chats with art legend Sir Peter Blake at his latest exhibition at GXgallery in South London. Since becoming one of the leading figures in the UK pop art scene in the 50s Sir Peter Blake has done it all - from being celebrated with a career retrospective at the Tate Liverpool to designing iconic album covers, most notably The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. We speak with the 79-year-old artist about his all-encompassing career and why he'd like to wrestle a certain supermodel. GXgallery: 43 Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8SR, www.gxgallery.com

London January 28, 2011 The Mancunian art rock quartet Everything Everything has a chat with Crane.tv about music genres like R&B and pop, and why they secretly think that Christina Aguilera could make a great tour manager.

London June 29, 2011 After living her whole life observing the workings of the fashion industry, Simone Rocha is ready to step into the design spotlight. Crane.tv meets up with the young designer tipped for the top at her London studio to chat about what's next for her and browse through her latest collections. www.simonerocha.com

Paris August 15, 2011 With cameo appearances in Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris and Richard Linklater's Before Sunset, Shakespeare and Company is arguably the most iconic bookshop in the French capital. The building, a 17th century ex-monastery has become a landmark in the 5th arrondissement. Apart from being a bookstore, it also serves as a haven where aspiring writers can stay for free - Allen Ginsberg and Anaïs Nin have both been guests in the past. Originally established in 1919 by an American called Sylvia Beach, fellow expatriate George Whitman took over after Beach's death in 1951. Crane.tv meets with Whitman's daughter, Sylvia to hear about the future of this historical, literary gem. Address: 37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005, Paris. www.shakespeareandcompany.com

London September 22, 2011 Presenting a fresh palette of both established and emerging product designers and architects, London Design Festival 2011 has commissioned a sideshow of 'Landmark Projects' curated in the city's most notorious public spaces. Crane.tv visits the V&A to chat to curator Vicky Broackes before checking out the Bouroullec's 'Textile Field' in the Raphael Gallery and heading to St Paul's Cathedral to see John Pawson's geometric staircase. The whirlwind tour of LDF also includes David Chipperfield's 'Two Lines' at the Southbank Centre. www.londondesignfestival.com

Munich August 14, 2011 Fashion designer Ayzit Bostan gives us a peek into her studio in Munich. The talented designer, best known for her 'I Love' and Mickey Mouse jumpers embodies a minimalist and elegant aesthetic - from her clothing and bag collections down to her life and personal style.

London October 17, 2011 Since graduating with an MA in Womenswear at London's Central Saint Martins, fashion designer Haizhen Wang has set up his own Portobello shop and exhibited at both London and Paris fashion weeks. Crane.tv visits the designer in his London studio to chat about his collection for this year's Paris Fashion Week and find out why a menswear line may soon be on the horizon. www.haizhenwang.co.uk

London September 1, 2011 Yesterday Crane.tv brought you the first part of the Design Museum's annual Designers in Residence exhibition, and now here's part two. We visit the studios of product designers and RCA graduates Will Shannon, one time assistant to Antony Gormley and Simon Hasan, who studied under Ron Arad, to chat about how they feel to be part of such a prestigious exhibition and whether the pressure gets to them, as well as taking a look at the processes behind their work, from Shannon's woodchip chairs to Hasan's innovative boiled leather stools. www.designmuseum.org

Paris October 21, 2011 For S/S 2011, Japanese designer Miharayasuhiro was enamoured with Ophelia, the tragic love interest in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. His collection, romantic and dreamlike is rendered in floaty fabrics and silhouettes. To fully realise his vision for this season, the designer worked in collaboration with photographer Paolo Roversi and motion graphics company WOW to create an installation entitled "Ophelia Has a Dream." Crane.tv spoke to Yasuhiro during Paris Fashion Week about the experimental project, why Ophelia was such an inspiration to him and how she represents elements of his latest collection. www.miharayasuhiro.jp

Miami August 27, 2011 Miami-based artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III are on a mission to spread the idea of 'Magic, Luck and Friendship' around the world with their art collective, Friends With You. Their work spans large-scale experiential installations and fine art. Address: 3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite 202, Miami, FL 33137 www.friendswithyou.com

London September 23, 2011 Self-taught in design and pattern cutting, Maria Grachvogel is one of Britain's most respected fashion designers. Well-known clients of the brand include Rachel Weisz, Yasmin Le Bon, Hayley Atwell, Natalia Vodianova and Emma Thompson. Crane.tv visits Grachvogel in her studio to chat to her about her instinctive creative process and the inspiration for her S/S 2012 collection. www.mariagrachvogel.com

New York September 6, 2011 Scott Schuman, otherwise known as The Sartorialist pioneered fashion blogging back in 2005. Schuman quickly became famous for his beautiful shots of well-dressed locals in New York and The Sartorialist became synonymous with style. Schuman and his camera soon ventured to other cities around the world in search of perfect outfits, and he has since worked with French Vogue and published his eponymous book, The Sartorialist. Crane.tv catches up with Schuman in New York to find out what's next. www.thesartorialist.com

London December 17, 2010 Novelist Ned Beauman, runner-up of the Guardian First Book Award and author of 'Boxer Beetle' chats to Crane.tv about gay Jewish boxers, his love of Ford Madox Ford, and his dreams of setting up a restaurant-cum-monkey sanctuary in Borneo.

London October 1, 2011 Part of the well known YBA set to come out of Goldsmith's College in the 1980s, Marcus Harvey made a name for himself through his infamous and controversial painting Myra, exhibited at the Royal Academy in London in 1997. Crane.tv met with Harvey in his south London studio ahead of his self-curated exhibition at the Pangolin. 'Two and a half dimensions' is the term Harvey uses to describe the merger between painting and sculpture, the exhibition features the work of a range of artists from Harvey himself to Sir Anthony Caro and recent graduates. 'Two and half dimensions' runs from 21 September - 29 October 2011. www.pangolinlondon.com

London August 26, 2011 Poet, novelist and illustrator Laura Dockrill has quite the impressive CV - she's an established performance poet who has headlined Latitude festival and has three books under her belt already. Crane.tv travels to Dockrill's home to chat to her about getting her big break through school friend, singer Kate Nash, and find out what's next for the talented South London lady. www.lauradockrill.co.uk

London September 26, 2011 Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilincic launched her eponymous line in 2002 and quickly established herself as a serious player in evening wear. Since then she has continued to impress with her elegant albeit youthful designs. Crane.tv caught up with Ilincic backstage at her S/S 2012 show in London to hear how her latest ready-to-wear collection features a melting pot of inspiration including sixties couture and early-nineties grunge.

London September 29, 2011 Granddaughter of Clement Freud and named after Sigmund Freud's wife, Martha Freud is a talented furniture designer who has certainly established a name for herself in her own right. With a fresh and unconventional approach to creating nature-infused pieces, this young London-based designer is an exciting addition to the industry. Her latest exhibition 'Mixed Messages', in conjunction with this year's London Design Festival, was installed in Camley Street Natural Park and centred on objects that compliment personal, interior spaces; reflecting on how we relate to ourselves and our environment. Crane.tv meets with Freud in her studio to hear about her creative process. www.marthafreud.com

Paris October 4, 2011 Last Wednesday marked Nicola Formichetti's second showing as creative director for French label Mugler. The Paris Fashion Week S/S 2012 show kicked off with a short film cameo from Lady Gaga sporting multi-coloured pigtails and diamond-fitted buck teeth, her message was "Do not anger Mugler woman. She will eat you." Crane.tv caught up with Formichetti backstage where he spoke of his desire to be more controlled in his latest collection. www.mugler.com

Paris October 6, 2011 Paris Fashion Week is known for showcasing the latest cutting edge design talent, and this year was no different. Crane.tv attends the Commuun, Yohji Yamamoto and Limi Feu runway shows and chats to Kaito Hori and Iku Furudate of Commuun and designer Limi Feu to find out why the swinging Sixties, field workers and Japanese architects have inspired their SS/2012 collections.

London October 9, 2011 Crane.tv props up the bar at The Zetter Townhouse, while mixologist Tony Conigliaro shows us how to make the perfect cocktail. Located in historic Clerkenwell, once known for its breweries and gin distilleries, Zetter Townhouse's cocktail lounge pays homage to history through its menu, with old herbal remedies inspiring the cocktails and cordials. Mixologist Conigliaro's approach to cocktail making has become legendary in the area, and here, we find out why. 49-50 St. John Square, London, EC1V 4JJ, www.thezettertownhouse.com

London October 5, 2011 Designed by South Korean, Finland-based designer Aamu song, REDDRESS is an interactive installation and performance space in the form of a gigantic red dress. Realised in over 550 metres of wool fabric, this impressive red dress is worn by a performer who will climb a concealed staircase to immerse themselves in the material. The audience can then enjoy Finnish folk-fusion music whilst blanketed in the dress' many pockets. www.reddress.fi

London August 8, 2011 In the past few years, the British literary scene has experienced quite the comeback - that's right, book clubs are hip again with the cool crowd spending their social hours discussing prose with a cocktail in hand. Crane.tv catches up with Damian Barr, journalist, author and host of the city's trendiest book club, the Shoreditch House Literary Salon to discuss what's spurred on this resurgence and who's the next big thing in London literature. www.facebook.com/groups/62350305595/

Paris September 30, 2011 Toolbox Records seems to be the place to go for vinyl in Paris. The record store, music label and production company is located in the 11th arrondissement and has been nurturing the Parisian music scene for some ten years now. Crane.tv chats to owner Cristophe Brunel about what it takes to be a good DJ and what needs to be done to save the music industry. www.toolboxrecords.com

London September 26, 2011 Following its successful debut appearance in Milan at Salone del Mobile, the designjunction set up shop at this year's London Design Festival. Spread across over 2,000 sqm of exhibition space, the show celebrates passionate product making and inspiring smaller-scale companies. Crane.tv speaks to the designjunction's creative director Michael Sodeau, as well as Tokyobike's Neil Davis and design duo DANIEL EMA to find out what makes this particular design gathering so special. www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

London June 30, 2011 Poet and author Owen Sheers has made quite a name for himself over the past 10 years, winning Vogue's Young Writer's award and now having his award-winning debut novel Resistance turned into a film starring Michael Sheen. Here, the the Welshman tells Crane.tv why his rural childhood inspired his work and how he made his teachers cry. www.owensheers.co.uk

London October 14, 2011 Directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman reconstruct the poem that defined the Beat Generation in their new film, Howl. The influential poem takes centre stage alongside the film's main protagonist, American poet Allen Ginsberg, played by James Franco. Here, the directors talk about the role of the artist and why Franco is the perfect Ginsberg.

Moscow October 12, 2011 Currently living in Moscow, 26-year-old self-taught photographer Katerina Bodrunova has been on the receiving end of much critical acclaim since she first exhibited in 2010. This year she took part in the Art Paris Fair 2011 as a winner of the Saatchi Gallery competition and was also awarded three Golds and a Silver prize in the Prix de la Photographie Paris. Crane.tv accompanied the photographer on one of her recent shoots, suspended high above treetops in a forest on the outskirts of Moscow, to see the new talent in action. www.theoryofcolour.com

Paris October 6, 2011 Crane.tv catches up with fashion designer Roland Mouret before his much anticipated show at Paris Fashion Week. Famed for the Galaxy dress, seen on every A-lister worth their designer heels, Mouret talks to us about the inspiration behind his S/S 2012 collection and how it feels to have the rights to his name back. www.rolandmouret.com

Paris October 7, 2011 In Part 2 of Crane.tv's Paris Fashion Week Roundup we speak to Guillaume Henry of Carven, Gaspard Yukievich, Felipe Oliveira Baptista and husband and wife duo An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx, aka A.F Vandevorst, about Parisian sensibilities and the inspirations behind their S/S 2012 collections.

Milan September 8, 2011 Italian designer and architect Matteo Thun talks to Crane.tv in his studio in Milan about his illustrious career. Famed for being one of the co-founders of the Memphis Group, a collective that helped shape design and its style in the 80s, Thun is also the chair of product design and ceramics at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, and has worked as Creative Director of Swatch. Here, Thun tells us about why building a church in the mountains is next on his to-do list. www.matteothun.com

London September 7, 2011 Israeli-born graphic designer Noma Bar gives us an exclusive first look at his latest creation for the London Design Festival, 'the dog', an image-making machine that produces die cuts from various materials - from paper to wood. After serving in the Israeli navy and attending Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem, Bar moved to London to work as a designer. Here, he tells us how design saved him from the darkest moments in his life and what he means by 'negative space'. Cut It Out Image-Making Machine runs from 17-30 September 2011 at Outline Editions: 94 Berwick Street, London, W1F 0QF. www.outline-editions.co.uk

London September 19, 2011 Last week, Crane.tv and Fred Butler came together to create a beautiful fashion film to celebrate Butler's S/S 2012 collection, which showed at London Fashion Week yesterday, in Butler's first ever on-schedule presentation. Styled by Kim Howells with a set designed by Alun Davies the film showcases the cosmic, rainbow-coloured collection. www.fredbutlerstyle.com

New York October 2, 2011 Known world over as one of the most innovative and influential architects, David Rockwell is responsible for some of the most famous wonders of the architectural world - from The Kodak Theatre, to Nobu restaurants, to the W Union Square to Gordan Ramsay's London Maze. Here, Rockwell hangs out with Crane.TV at his latest feat, The Elinor Bunin Monroe Film Center in New York and talks to us about his designs, being influenced by his dancer mother and why set design will always be his other love. Address: Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, West 65th Street, New York, 10023, www.rockwellgroup.com

London September 15, 2011 Crane.tv visits Michelin-starred chef Nuno Mendes in his new London restaurant The Corner Room to find out exactly why he sees food as art. Mendes grew up in Portugal, where his love of food began and then studied at the California Culinary Academy before embarking on a career as a chef. Here, Mendes lets us in on the differences between his restaurants Viajante and The Corner Room, and tells us why he owes everything to his father. Address: Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, London, E2 9NF, www.cornerroom.co.uk

Hungerford, Berkshire September 14, 2011 Sir Terence Conran transformed Britain's homes with Habitat. Here, the much-loved high priest of British design opens up to Crane.tv at his home in Berkshire about his long and varied career. Credited with helping in the regeneration of the Shad and Tower Bridge area in London, including the Design Museum, Conran has also built a restaurant empire, with institutions like Bibendum and the Boundary under his belt. We talk to the man about all things design, including his advice for young designers. www.conran.com

London August 30, 2011 The author's name on everyone's lips right now is David Nicholls. His third novel One Day has arguably been the most read book in the past couple of years, becoming an international hit and featuring on the New York Times bestseller list. Nicholls saw his popularity soar even higher last week with the release of the film version of One Day starring Jim Sturgess and Hollywood star Anne Hathaway. Crane.tv catches up with the author to chat about his disastrous acting career and why writers write to be read. www.davidnichollswriter.com

London August 29, 2011 Crane.tv meets one half of Bompas and Parr - the team devoted to creating spectacular and experimental culinary installations. Here, Sam Bompas explains their latest venture, a pop-up gum factory open to the public, and talks about making magic with food - including a gin cloud.

London September 13, 2011 Crane.tv covers the fourth year of Deloitte Ignite which hosted Just Tell the Truth, a contemporary arts festival curated by film director Mike Figgis, exploring the concept of truth in fashion, news and film. Figgis's plan was to bring together influential people from all corners of culture, including Lanvin's artistic director Alber Elbaz, musician Matthew Herbert, journalist Jon Snow and musician Rosey Chan to discuss the truth in their work. www.roh.org.uk/whatson/deloitteignite/index.aspx

London October 3, 2011 A chance meeting with renowned milliner, Philip Treacy on a skiing trip propelled Nicholas Kirkwood into fashion aristocracy. While working as an apprentice with Treacy, Kirkwood lodged with the legendary Isabella Blow and has continued to work with the most innovative designers such as Roksanda Illincic, Erdem, Louise Gray and Manish Arora. With a penchant for using extravagant materials, collections have included python, shaved stingray to rubberised leather. Crane.tv met Kirkwood at his studio to catch a glimpse of his notorious statement shoes and find out what makes the British Fashion Award winner tick. Address: 5B Mount Street, London, W1K 3NE. www.nicholaskirkwood.com

Paris October 5, 2011 A humble man with an impressive repertoire, Alber Elbaz needs little introduction. Since joining Lanvin as creative director in 2001, the Moroccan-born Israeli designer has turned the French fashion house into a coveted label. His recent S/S 2012 show in Paris was effortlessly chic and celebrated the urban woman in true Elbaz spirit. Crane.tv spoke to the designer in the lead up to Paris Fashion week to hear about his approach to fashion, what he believes its role is in the world today and why it's important for him to remember where he came from. www.lanvin.com

Boston August 12, 2011 Boston's most revolutionary concept store is located in a grocery store - strange but true. Crane.tv enters Bodega through its vending machine-like door as owner Oliver Mak takes us on a tour of the store and shows off his collection of limited edition footwear, streetwear, and the latest innovations in gadgets and accessories. And if you can't get enough of Bodega, it's also involved in a number of exciting art programmes throughout the city. 6 Clearway St Boston, Massachusetts 02115, www.bdgastore.com

London July 30, 2011 Crane.tv visits one of the world's most creative makeup artists, Alex Box at the London flagship store of makeup brand, Illamasqua where she serves as the Artistic Director. Since studying fine art at Chelsea College of Art, Box has worked with fashion heavyweights including Gareth Pugh and Nicola Formichetti, photographers Rankin and Terry Richardson - even Lady Gaga is a fan! For our beautiful issue Box lets Crane.tv in on her best kept secrets and tells us why she's an artist first and foremost. www.illamasqua.com

Miami December 9, 2010 Artistic duo Haas & Hahn describe their experiences painting the favelas in Brazil and how, working in some of the most impoverished areas in South America, their artwork unwittingly developed a social focus.

London August 18, 2011 Nestled in London's vibrant Hackney, new gallery, Galerie8, looks set to add even more artistic flair to the diverse neighbourhood. Consisting of gallery space, apartments, offices and cafés, Galerie8 mixes the contextual with the contemporary - exactly what architect Michael Lynas envisioned for the vast space. Crane.tv takes a tour of the gallery while it's still under construction and chats with director Audrey Yeo and artist Adam Dant about why the people of Hackney may be - quite literally - walking over buried treasure when stepping inside the gallery. Address: 195-205 Richmond Road, London, E8 3NJ. www.galerie8.co.uk

London September 9, 2011 British photojournalist Ian Berry, best known for his coverage of social and political strife turned his lens to everyday life in 1972 when the Whitechapel Gallery commissioned him to document the people, communities and buildings that defined east London. Berry, personally invited by Henri Cartier-Bresson to join Magnum Photos in 1962 has had his work exhibited worldwide and has contributed to various publications from Esquire to the National Geographic. Here, he tells us about east London and why sometimes, it is dangerous hiding behind a camera. This is Whitechapel runs from 11 March to 4 September 2011 at the Whitechapel Gallery: 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX. www.ianberrymagnum.com

Milan September 25, 2011 Raised as the son of renowned painter Piero Fornasetti, design icon Barnaba Fornasetti brings forth his father's great tradition of dream-like artwork. Now considered one of the great Italian designers of our time, Fornasetti's highly imaginative work finds a place in the world's greatest design fairs and galleries. Crane.tv has a chat with him in his flagship store in Milan to hear about the Fornasetti identity and why he doesn't really believe in mono-brand shops. www.fornasetti.com

Berlin August 23, 2011 Circleculture or Cc:room, a gallery founded in 2001 by Johann Haehling von Lanzenauer and Dirk Staudinger is the local hangout of Berlin's art enthusiasts. Crane.tv pays the gallery a visit to find out why it brings together the best of the city's design, avant-garde fashion, and street art crowds. Recent exhibitions have featured artists like Aaron Rose, Jaybo Monk, André and Japanese photographer Taro Hirano. Address: Gipsstrasse, 11 10119, Berlin Mitte, Germany, 10119. www.circleculture-gallery.com

London July 27, 2011 Esteemed industrial designer Kenneth Grange is the unsung hero of the design world. His food mixers for Kenwood and cameras for Kodak are found in nearly every house in the country, and all Londoners will have taken a ride in the black taxi-cabs that he designed in 1997. Crane.tv catches up with Grange at the opening of his first retrospective exhibition at the Design Museum and finds out why, even at 82 years old, he will never stop designing. Making Britain Modern runs until 30 October 2011, www.designmuseum.org

London October 4, 2011 Lou Dalton's skilled craftsmanship is perhaps a tribute to her thorough training. Starting with an apprenticeship in bespoke tailoring and pattern cutting, the menswear designer went on to further her studies with a masters degree in menswear from the Royal College of Art. Since launching her own label in 2008 she has steadily gained recognition for her rebellious English sportswear. Her S/S 2012 line is said to be inspired by the Pitmen Painters, the UK miners strike (1984-1985) and Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake. Crane.tv meets Dalton in her London studio to hear about the inspiration she draws from old photos of her father, and her continuing nod to the working-class soul in each of her collections. www.loudalton.com

London August 3, 2011 You'll never step inside a Starbucks again after tasting coffee heaven at ST. ALi. Crane.tv visits the new shop, named after the patron saint of coffee in a former nightclub on London's Clerkenwell Road. There, they bring Londoners innovatively brewed coffee in a contemporary design space. 27 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5RN, www.stali.co.uk

London September 12, 2011 Indie band The Heartbreaks look set to take over the music scene and here Crane.tv hangs out with the boys before their special one-off acoustic performance at the Sanderson Hotel. The band, from Morecambe, Lancashire, formed in 2009 and have already supported the likes of Hurts, Carl Barat and Morrissey on tour, with lead singer Matthew Whitehouse bagging the latest Burberry campaign along the way. We find out why the band will never forget their roots and what it was really like touring with Morrissey. Here, the stylish foursome team up with Burberry to showcase the brand's A/W 2011 collection. www.facebook.com/theheartbreaks

Paris September 28, 2011 Arguably one of the most creative spaces in Paris and the only museum to stay open until midnight, Palais de Tokyo is a mecca for contemporary art. The art deco building was originally built in 1937, and reopened in 2001 after a redesign by french architects Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal. Crane.tv met with the museum's curator Mark Olivier Wahler to hear about his personal approach to curation, rooted in philosophy and anthropology. www.palaisdetokyo.com

Munich March 13, 2011 After working with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Kazuyo Sejima, Tetsuo Kondo left to start his own practice in Tokyo. Here, he tells us about Cloudscapes, his project for the Architecture Biennale Venice in 2010, how film-making and architecture are similar and what makes a good home.

London September 5, 2011 Having won the Deutsche Bank Fine Art Award in Photography in 2010, and with a nomination for the Bar Tur Award from the University of the Arts London, London-based Polish photographer Alicja Dobrucka is certainly one to watch. Crane.tv meets with Dobrucka in her printing studio to hear about her latest project 'I like you, I like you a lot', a very personal collection of photographs documenting her family's bereavement after the sudden tragic loss of her younger brother. www.alicjadobrucka.com & http://alicja.jotta.com

London September 11, 2011 Crane.tv catches accessories designer and blogger Fred Butler at work in her studio in Dalston. The former set designer's origami-inspired pieces can be seen in every magazine from Dazed & Confused to Vogue and on various musicians from Lady Gaga to Patrick Wolf.

London June 10, 2011 A beautiful book in its own right, deftly packaged in a flip-top packet of cigarettes, Ten Stories About Smoking is as riveting inside as it is outside. Stuart Evers explores themes of disappointment and loss in this assured debut about "dreams unfulfilled." stuartevers.blogspot.com

London November 16, 2010 Emily Johnston of Fashion Foie Gras celebrates her blog's first anniversary. Here, she shares her views on the business side of blogging and how managing a full time job as well as her blog makes it a labour of love.

London July 28, 2011 Since starting her own PR company, People's Revolution in 1996, Kelly Cutrone has become a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry, having represented iconic brands like Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler and Valentino. She became a celebrity in her own right when she starred in MTV's The Hills and The City, where her one liner, 'If you have to cry, go outside' cemented her reputation as the scariest boss in the world. Here, Cutrone chats to Crane.tv about what's next in her career and why her 8-year-old daughter is the only person who doesn't listen to her. Cutrone also tells us about The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. You can donate to the cause by buying a S.O.P.H.I.E eye pencil on www.illamasqua.com. www.peoplesrevolution.com

London July 26, 2011 Crane.tv catch up with Is Tropical at the seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea. Known for wearing bandanas over their faces when performing and doing interviews, here they remove their masks for us to tell us more about their music and making a range of sounds from raw pop to lo-fi dance songs. www.istropical.com

London August 29, 2011 Crane.tv meets one half of Bompas and Parr - the team devoted to creating spectacular and experimental culinary installations. Here, Sam Bompas explains their latest venture, a pop-up gum factory open to the public, and talks about making magic with food - including a gin cloud.

Munich August 13, 2011 Konstantin Grcic, Design Miami's Designer of the Year 2010 gives Crane.tv an exclusive tour of his studio in Munich, and tells us about the joys of being typically German.

New York August 3, 2011 New York City is known for its excellent Italian cuisine but you'll be hard pushed to find a better restaurant to satisfy your pasta cravings than Michael White's Osteria Morini. Crane.tv tastes some of chef Bill Dorrler's mouth-watering creations when we drop by for a chat about what makes the restaurant one of the city's gastronomic hot spots, while also finding out why Osteria Morini's mantra is food, family and fun. 218 Lafayette Street, New York, New York 10012, www.osteriamorini.com

London August 31, 2011 The Design Museum's annual exhibition Designers in Residence opened last week, which celebrates the best in new design talent. Four designers were chosen by the Design Museum to feature in the exhibition and here Crane.tv visits the first two, Hye Yeon Park and Jade Folawiyo to get a behind the scenes look at their studio to find out what inspires their work, from innovative lamps to clocks. And don't forget to check back later this week for part two. www.designmuseum.org

Paris August 22, 2011 Architecture is seen by many as a man's game, but Parisian Manuelle Gautrand is one woman who's making her mark on the design world. Designing such architectural feats as the Citroën showroom in the Champs-Elysées and the new La Gaîté Lyrique, an interactive space for music and digital art, Gautrand is renowned for innovation in contemporary design. Here. Crane.tv visits Gautand at her studio to find out why she sees beauty in inner city spaces, and how to lose yourself in Paris. www.manuelle-gautrand.com

London March 3, 2011 In his book Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed, French photographer Frédéric Chaubin captures the eerie beauty of Soviet brutalism. In his quest to document Brezhnev-era architecture, he stumbled upon 90 Soviet buildings scattered across 14 former-USSR republics. The diversity and lack of a recurring theme across the buildings signaled the end of the Soviet Union. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed by Frederic Chaubin, £34.99, published by TASCHEN. Available to buy now at www.taschen.com

London August 4, 2011 When Joe Dunthorne published his debut novel Submarine three years ago he received critical acclaim, and had his status as 'author to watch' cemented when the book was adapted for the silverscreen. Here, Crane.tv meets up with Dunthorne in an old tube carriage in Shoreditch to talk about his new book, Wild Abandon, which is out today. And if reviews so far are anything to go by, Wild Abandon looks set to be just as big a hit as his debut. Submarine is now out on DVD. www.joedunthorne.com

Paris August 10, 2011 Founded in 1997 by Colette Roussaux and her daughter Sarah Andelman, Colette is the epicentre of Parisian cool and the only store of its kind in the world. As well as cutting-edge fashion from the likes of Gareth Pugh, Comme des Garçons and Lanvin, Colette houses a bookshop, a famous water bar serving more than 100 types of water and regularly hosts dance classes, music shows, and art exhibitions. 213 Rue Saint-Honore, 75001 Paris, www.colette.fr

Hejlskov August 1, 2011 At their home in Hejlskov, Denmark Jacob Jensen and Timothy Jacob Jensen, father and son, tell us about their design history, dating back to the 1940s. Since starting work in 1947 Jacob Jensen has become somewhat of a living legend in industrial design, best known for his work at Bang & Olufsen. Here, he and his son Timothy Jacob Jensen tell us why good design always has to turn you on. www.jacobjensen.com

London June 27, 2011 Before setting up Dri Dri Gelato, Adriano de Petrillo went to Harvard Business School and worked with fashion photographer Mario Testino. Now, with his own gelato coffee shop, he's happier than ever, Here, he let us in on the 'art of gelato making'. Address: Chelsea Farmers Market, 125 Sydney Street, London, SW3 6NR, www.dridrigelato.com

Milan April 20, 2011 Wallpaper* and Crane.tv bring you an overview of the Salone del Mobile fairgrounds in Milan. A school of creativity for future generations, we take lessons from design luminaries like Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Roberto Minotti of Minotti, Fred Frety for Dedon, Omer Arbel of Bocci and Marva Griffin of Salone Satellite.

New York March 7, 2011 Purple Fashion magazine's Editor-in-chief and Creative Director Olivier Zahm in conversation with Paula Goldstein, Creative Director for Digital Projects on Purple's history, philosophy and its online future.

London July 21, 2011 Since their work featured in both YBA exhibitions in the mid-nineties the Chapman brothers - Jake and Dinos - have become synonymous with controversial art, often having their work labelled as vulgar and offensive. But despite the labels and occasional spats with the press the Chapman brothers have been hugely important to British art and were nominated for the Turner prize in 2003. Here, Crane.tv talk to the brothers about their latest exhibition at the White Cube gallery, which for the first time they worked separately on, and finds out their message for fellow YBA Tracey Emin. From 15 July to 17 September. Address: 48 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6PB and 25-26 Mason's Yard, London, SW1Y 6BU, www.jakeanddinoschapman.com

Vancouver June 19, 2011 This video shows the innovative glass blowing technique developed by Omer Arbel for Bocci to make the 28 chandelier. It showcases an unconventional glass craft approach which involves reversing the direction of airflow (out of the glass matrix instead of into it), resulting in a unique form in each iteration of the process. The video is shot on site at Bocci's Vancouver based glass blowing atelier.

New York July 14, 2011 Born out of the art and design festival Art Under the Bridge, and conceived by a group of local artists, the Dumbo Arts Centre was Brooklyn's first non-profit arts organisation founded in 1997. Almost fifteen years later the festival and Dumbo Arts Centre are still going strong, exhibiting work from new and emerging New York based artists alongside already established art world names. Here, Karl Erickson, the executive director of Dumbo tells Crane.tv why the centre is such an intrinsic part of the Brooklyn landscape. Address: 111 Front Street, Suite 212, Brooklyn, NY 11201, www.dumboartscenter.org

London May 16, 2011 Author and Curator Justin Hammond shines some light on the nominees for the 2011 edition of The Catlin Art Prize. Out of this year's nationwide selection of UK's most promising graduates, we pay a visit to the studios of sculpture artist Russell Hill who explains the art of re-displaying and customising commercialised objects, and photographer Noemie Goudal who talks us through her proposed shoot in the Dominican Rainforest. www.artcatlin.com

Milan May 6, 2011 Crane.tv hits the road with Polish furniture designer Oskar Zieta in Milan for Salone del Mobile 2011. At the Cardi Black Box Gallery the young designer shows us his site-specific installation, Zieta BazAir, wherein he has craftily suspended his signature 'Plopp stools' to connect sky and earth.

London June 6, 2011 German-born designer and artist Rolf Sachs invites Crane.tv into his Fulham Broadway studio. We learn how an unlikely background in investment banking led him to a flourishing career in design. A self-proclaimed anti-designer whose basic alphabet is minimalism, he speaks of his fascination with scientific objects and how he likes to give design its own freedom. Sachs is a member of Sotheby's International Advisory Board and the Tate Modern International Council. Address: Unit 3a, 101 Farm Lane London SW6 1QJ, www.rolfsachs.com

London July 17, 2011 Sound artist and co-curator Steve Piccolo and veteran photographer Stephen Torton discuss the reinvention of the eighties art club scene in New York. Reminiscing about the spontaneity and freedom that the era allowed, this exhibition attempts to renegotiate that bygone atmosphere in a contemporary setting.

London June 4, 2010 Graphic designer Bill Gold celebrates the launch of his new book, an encapsulation of over 65 years of iconic movie poster production. Here he explains how his distinct vision shaped decades of Hollywood cinema.

Vienna May 13, 2010 Elisabeth Gürtler, the managing director of the Hotel Sacher, tells Crane.tv why the hotel is a home away from home for its guests. The only family owned and family run hotel in Vienna, the Sacher Hotel has luxury pouring from every corner, from its sumptuous furniture to antique artwork, and that's before you've even tasted the food. Famed for its often copied but never beaten Sacher Torte, Gurtler tells us why their torte really is the one and only. Address: Philharmonikerstraße 4, 1010 Vienna, www.sacher.com

Milan April 20, 2011 During Design Week in Milan, Zona Tortona, with exhibiting galleries and shops, constitutes one of the most vibrant areas of the city. Wallpaper* and Crane.tv meet up with Giulio Cappellini of Cappellini, Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau, Fred Frety for Dedon, Tom Dixon and Anders Warming of MINI whilst skimming through the wide array of creative collaborations.

Milan April 27, 2011 Crane.tv visits the creative hub, Brera district in Milan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Design Week. We catch up with Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Tony Chambers and designers Ron Gilad, Giovanni Alessi-Anghini, Gabriele Chiave, Frederic Gooris, Gabriele Buratti and Piero Lissoni, who emphasise how the rich cultural heritage of the district inspires creative collaborations in the field of design.

London July 5, 2011 From crazy drawings at parties to more complex, epic artwork, East London art collective LE GUN tell Crane.tv about the journey so far from their early days at the RCA to Unknown Room, an installation inspired by a discovered briefcase once belonging to George Melly. Address: LE GUN studio, Buzzer #3, 19 Warburton Road, London, E8 3RT, www.legun.co.uk

Paris May 18, 2011 Crane.tv spends a a day in Paris with French music and fashion label, Kitsuné. Whilst exploring the city, we grab a coffee at Yard on rue de Mont Louis 6, hear about the best bakeries and record stores in town, and have a dance at exclusive club Le Baron for the Kitsuné Parisien release party. Co-founders Masaya Kuroki and Gildas Loaëc elaborate on their Japanese inspiration to merge their love of music and fashion under one label, and how the Parisian dance scene continues to rejuvenate their innovative brand. www.kitsune.fr

Vienna May 13, 2010 Peter Holzinger, designer and owner of fashion concept store Samstag gives Crane.tv a tour of his shop in Vienna's fashionable 4th district. Stocking collections by homegrown designers and a handful of international ones, Samstag is also home to Superated, the menswear label conceived by the shop's owners, Holzinger and Hartmann Nordenholz. Here, Holzinger tells us about the Austrian art scene, why androgyny is the way forward, and why he will never take to the streets looking like a peacock. Address: Margaretenstraße 46/R2, 1040 Vienna, www.samstag-shop.com

London January 26, 2011 Crane.tv visits artist Rob Ryan in his studio in Bethnal Green. He shows us his otherworldly, sometimes romantic papercut artworks and screenprints, and shares his own love story. www.misterrob.co.uk

Vienna June 9, 2011 Vienna's answer to Dover Street Market and Corso Como, albeit on a slightly smaller scale, concept fashion store Song boldly fuses fashion favourites Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten with emerging designers like Tramando and Hartmann Nordenholz. The shop also serves as a gallery with rotating performances and exhibitions, mounted against a minimalist backdrop of metal, wood and concrete elements, conceived by architect Gregor Eichinger. Address: Praterstrasse 11-13, 1020 Vienna, +4315322858, www.song.at

London June 10, 2011 Crane.tv presents the award-winning A/W 2011 collection of Swiss designer Émilie Meldem, awarded the Special Jury Prize at this year's Hyères Festival in France. Blending elements of nature with modern architecture, Meldem takes us on a bike ride through London's parks and pavements. www.emiliemeldem.com

London February 14, 2011 Artists Gilbert & George talk to Crane.tv about celebrating Valentine's Day, their special relationship and rules for life, and their latest exhibition Urethra Postcard Art at the White Cube Mason's Yard.

London April 5, 2011 American sculptor and "recovering architect" Will Corwin constructs site-specific sculptures that take into consideration the architecture they inhabit. Here, Crane.tv gets an exclusive sneak preview of Corwin at work at the George and Jørgen Gallery.

Miami June 18, 2011 Don and Mera Rubell share insider knowledge on the art of collecting. The Miami-based art collectors talk to Crane.tv at the Rubell Family Collection, their 40,000-square foot warehouse, containing perhaps one of the edgiest contemporary art collections in the world. Address: 95 NW 29th Street, Miami, FL 33127, www.rfc.museum

London April 14, 2011 Dutch graphic designer Wim Crouwel gives Crane.tv a preview of his latest exhibition, A Graphic Odyssey at the London Design Museum. Here, he tells us about his iconic typography and what makes Dutch design distinctive. A Graphic Odyssey is on exhibit at the Design Museum till 3 July. www.designmuseum.org

Paris June 2, 2011 Gérard Mulot, a master of his craft and ranked among Paris's best, talks to Crane.tv about his specialty macaroons and traditional French baguettes. Opening his first bakery in 1975, Mulot now offers a wide range of magnificent chocolates, pastries, tarts and freshly baked breads. In addition to three Parisian stores, he also has several outlets in Japan. Address: 76 Rue de Seine, Paris. www.gerard-mulot.com

Paris July 4, 2011 It's been a year since Thomas & Hugues - aka Logo - were welcomed into the Kitsuné family. Having just arrived back from touring Tokyo alongside fellow Kitsunérs Is Tropical, the French duo tell Crane.tv how from 'stupid beats' they now internationally stage live performances of electro and synth.

London March 29, 2011 Crane.tv visits artist Kate MccGwire in her barge studio in Hampton. Since piquing Charles Saatchi's interest at her degree show at the Royal College of Art with her chicken wishbone installation, Brood, the artist has looked to birds for inspiration, making beautiful objects using feathers of repulsive birds like pigeon, duck, magpie, pheasant and crow. www.katemccgwire.com

Vienna April 18, 2011 Austrian designer Lena Hoschek cites Betty Page, Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn as her inspirations for her 5-year-old Vienna-based label. This is evident in her retro, rockabilly influenced designs which reference bombshells of the 40s, 50s and 60s and flatter the modern woman's curves. Address: Gutenberggasse 17, 1070, Vienna, www.lenahoschek.com

Brighton March 3, 2011 Crane.tv visits the pop noir quartet Mirrors in their studio in Brighton. The synth pop band whose sound fuses the best of Kraftwerk, New Order, OMD and Depeche Mode seeks to bring back polish and showmanship to the indie scene. www.myspace.com/mirrorsmirrorsmirrors

London June 8, 2011 Michelin-starred chef Fergus Henderson invites Crane.tv behind the kitchen doors of his famous St. John restaurant. While allowing us a sneak peek at his Nose to Tail Eating philosophy, Henderson lets us in on what makes him happy, from good bread to fine wine. St. John Bar and Restaurant Smithfield, 26 St. John St, EC1M 4AY, 0207 251 0848, www.stjohnrestaurant.com

London June 1, 2011 Le Crazy Horse brings its unrivaled nude cabaret show to London, demonstrating the art of seduction and femininity through its spectacular lighting and intricately choreographed routines. The famed erotica show which is built upon a vast history, having been set up in 1951 in Paris and only recently revived, is appreciated by women and men alike and has been graced by famous faces, such as Mick Jagger and Madonna. www.lecrazyhorseparis.com. To book tickets: www.suppergoescrazy.com

Paris March 5, 2011 Crane.tv talks to Nicola Formichetti, Mugler's new creative director on his first womenswear collection for the brand. His models, one of which was Lady Gaga sashayed down the catwalk and danced to the tunes from the pop star's upcoming album, Born This Way.

London May 17, 2011 Chatting exclusively to designers Lulu Guinness, Nigel Coates and Oscar Diaz, Crane.tv gains an exciting preview to the creative chaos that is Clerkenwell Design Week. Whilst revealing the inspiration behind their projects for this year's festival, the designers showcase the distinctness and originality that exists within modern British Design. With over 150 events over the week, the cultural hub that is Clerkenwell throws open its doors to celebrate all disciplines of design, from all over the world. www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com

Vienna June 13, 2011 Christopher Schweiger likes food and making music, Peter Fehringer likes music and making food, so combining their talents, they opened Tongues, a concept deli in Vienna. The deli is their cultural mission, allowing customers to browse home baked bread and cured meat while a live DJ spins the latest electronic beats. Address: Theobaldgasse 16, 1060 Vienna, www.tongues.at

Berlin March 28, 2011 CircleCulture Gallery teams up with Soho House Berlin to showcase The Urban Artist, an exhibition of progressive urban art from all over Europe. Featuring artists like Anton Unai, Christian Awe and Jaybo AKA Monk, the exhibition documents urban art's role today. www.sohohouseberlin.com

London July 25, 2011 Working with huge fashion houses like Rodarte, fashion tastemaker Diane Pernet and supermodel Crystal Renn, fashion film director Jason Last is a name to know in the fashion world. The Canadian director's latest film, Barrel of a Gun was made for Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons and is an arresting and eerie, but still beautiful film. Here Last hangs out in his hotel room and takes a stroll around Soho with Crane.tv to discuss his plans for the future and why fashion film is just getting started. www.jasonlaststudio.com

London July 5, 2011 Each year the prestigious Royal College of Art graduate show is a must see for any art enthusiast, even Charles Saatchi mingles with crowds to view the best new art and design talent that the school has to offer. True to form, this year is no different, from innovative and sustainable appliances to intricate installations and even a pop-up café, the students have outdone themselves. Crane.tv chat to the Head of the Communication Art and Design department Neville Brody, and three of the most promising students to find out why the RCA keeps getting better. Address: Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2EU, www.interaction.rca.ac.uk

Berlin April 2, 2011 Owned and run by three British expat brothers Nathan, Leo and Harry, Sameheads is a boutique offering a curated assortment of fashion finds from emerging talent. During the day, it doubles up as a café where creatives congregate. At night, it turns into a glam-grunge bar and club. Address: Richardstrasse 10, 12043 Berlin, Germany, www.myspace.com/sameheads

London July 6, 2011 Each summer London's Serpentine Gallery unveils a new architectural feat in the form of the celebrated Pavillion, built to stand for just three months. In the past few years esteemed designers Jean Nouvel, Frank Gehry and Olafur Eliasson have exercised their creative muscles, and this year Swiss architecht Peter Zumthor steps up to the plate to create a relaxing space to encourage conversation. Here, Crane.tv finds out what inspired Zumthor. www.serpentinegallery.org

London May 11, 2011 Crane.tv holds a jamming session with Visions of Trees. The electro-pop duo Joni Juden and Sara Atalar perform their successful debut release 'Sometimes It Kills' and 'No flag', recently remixed by ANR. Their signature style is an amalgamation of their background in classical music, dance, grunge, punk & noize. The band's nature-inspired name is a true reflection of their ethereal sound and love of themes of escapism.

London May 19, 2011 German designer Moritz Waldemeyer first worked as a research scientist at Philips before moving into design after approaching architect Ron Arad to work on a collaborative project. Waldemeyer fuses electronics and engineering with art and design, making way for fascinating collaborations with the world's leading architects like Zaha Hadid and Ron Arad, and artists like U2 and OK GO. www.waldemeyer.com

Milan April 21, 2011 Crane.tv hits the road with MINI at Salone del Mobile 2011 in Milan. Here, we talk about everything design. More to come soon on Crane.tv

London June 17, 2011 A mecca for anyone with a sweet tooth, Artisan du Chocolat is London's most innovative chocolate shop. Here, chocolatier Gerard Coleman and retail manager Elise Thomassin tell Crane.tv why chocolate tapas, chocolate cocktails and fresh ingredients keep them in a constant good mood, and Artisan du Chocolat at the head of the confectionary game. Address: 81 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UL, +44(0)2078248365, www.artisanduchocolat.com

London July 15, 2011 He's a revered fashion writer, known for having his fingers firmly on the pulse. As well as being a writer, teacher (of John Galliano's, amongst others) and an MBE, Colin McDowell is the curator of the new Masters of Style exhibition at Somerset House. We catch up with him to celebrate 150 years of Italy as a unified nation through a series of the country's most arresting fashion photography from Armani, Prada, Missoni, D&G, Ferragamo and Gucci. Runs until 14 August. Address: Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, www.somersethouse.org.uk

Boston July 20, 2011 Housed in Boston's first skyscraper the Ames hotel effortlessly combines old world glamour with modern luxury. Designed by world renowned architect David Rockwell, the hotel is a design hotspot, featuring huge spiral staircases, installations made from thousands of mini metal discs and even old world New England curiousity cabinets. General manager Cate Farmer and director of sales Paul Sauceda take Crane.tv on a tour of the only hotel in the city worthy of your forty winks. Address: 1 Court Street Boston, MA 02108, 617 979 8100, www.morganshotelgroup.com

Milan May 25, 2011 Crane.tv meets Italian contemporary artist Aldo Lanzini, whose crochet and knitwear is an erupting cacophony of colour, symbolising the ever-changing construction of the self. His beautiful albeit alarming crochet masks have made appearances at Missoni's Spring/Summer 2011 runway show. www.aldolanzini.eu

London July 1, 2011 Fashion heavyweight Hussein Chalayan is one of the most recognsible names in the industry, his designs are worn by everyone from Lady Gaga to Tilda Swinton, and last year he was celebrated with a retrospective exhibition at the Design Museum. Crane.tv get an exclusive first look at his new collaboration collection with Puma and talk to the designer about fashion's golden rules.

London May 12, 2011 Crane.tv visits Wolfe von Lenkiewicz in his Chelsea studio where he discuses his bold experiments with hybrid visuals using characters of popular culture such as Rupert the Bear and Snow White. Oscillating between painting and drawing, his work demonstrates the infinite possibilities that exist within the images of our time. www.allvisualarts.org/artists/wolfe-von-lenkiewicz.aspx

New York July 19, 2011 Part bar, part club, part restaurant and part ping-pong hall, SPiN defies definition. The trendy venue in midtown Manhattan is loved by native New Yorkers, tourists and celebrities alike - Mike Myers, Scarlett Johansson, Susan Sarandon and Jimmy Fallon can regularly be seen battling it out at the ping pong tables. Founder Jonathan Bricklin tells Crane.tv why balls are his business and why SPiN is the best off-Broadway show in town. Address: 48 East 23rd Street, New York Tel: 212.982.8802 www.spingalactic.com

Milan April 26, 2011 Crane.tv has teamed up with MINI in a specially designed MINI studio for Milan's Salone del Mobile 2011. Here, we invite Tony Chambers, Max Lamb and Ross Lovegrove for a chat as we drive across the annual design fiera.

London June 28, 2011 Architect and designer Nigel Coates, who, along with Tom Dixon and Ron Arad is one of Britain's leading designers, is retiring as head of architecture at the Royal College of Art after 16 years in the post. Before he officially steps down next week, Crane.tv catches up with Coates to talk about what makes for good architecture and what's the one advice he gives all of his students. Address: 25 Thurloe Street, London, SW7 2LQ, +44 20 7838 1068, www.nigelcoates.com

London June 3, 2011 Topman rolls out its Personal Shopping Suite at its flagship Oxford Circus store in their quest to enhance men's shopping experience and push them to experiment with S/S 11 trends, such as colour blocking and skinny-fit pastels. The luxurious space, designed by Lee Broom references a traditional gentleman's club with a modern twist and features an Xbox and a minibar. Address: 400 Oxford Street, Greater London, W1A 1AB, www.topman.com

Milan May 20, 2011 Housed in a former tie factory in the Magenta District in Milan, Spazio Rossana Orlandi is a magical space that defies any categorisation. Simultaneously a gallery, a design store and a café, it's crammed with pieces from the likes of Jasper Morrison, Jaime Hayon, and the Campana brothers alongside emerging designers. But what may for some take centre stage is the café in the canopied courtyard, which serves cakes, torta and mortadella - of which all of the proceeds go to charity. www.rossanaorlandi.com

New York July 13, 2011 Considering that she's been fired from every gallery job she's ever had, blogger Paddy Johnson hasn't done too badly for herself. The Canadian native, who now lives in Brooklyn, is the founding editor of Art Fag City, one of the world's most notorious art blogs that breaks the news on some of the biggest happenings in the artistic world. Here, Paddy chats to Crane.tv about how she started blogging out of desperation and why holding opinions that might scare people is the way forward. www.artfagcity.com

London May 23, 2011 Described as unisex and rock 'n' roll chic, Hannah Martin's jewellery line has steadily made its entry into both the fashion and music industries. Previously a designer for major luxury brands such as Cartier, Givenchy and TAG Heuer, her own collection consists of cutting-edge, conceptual pieces that have attracted collaborations with the likes of Coco de Mer, Swarovski and Pete Doherty. www.hannahmartinlondon.com

London June 7, 2011 Not many handbag designers can boast of having their work exhibited at major arts institutions. But Lulu Guinness OBE's bags aren't only must-haves, they're also museum fixtures. The Florist Basket and the Violet Hanging Basket can both be found in the permanent fashion collection at the V&A. Here, Guinness shares what it means to be a quintessential British designer. Address: 23 Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London EC3V 3LP, www.luluguinness.com

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

London June 22, 2011 New York dream pop band Asobi Seksu's music has been used to soundtrack Skins, Ugly Betty and The L Word, and their latest album Fluorescence have garnered them even more fans. Here, band members James Hanna and Yuki Chikudate hang out with Crane.tv and tell us why music finally makes sense to them and let us in on their private lyrics.

Paris May 10, 2011 In the heart of Paris at the Grand Palais, one of France's oldest family-run luxury companies presents Saut Hermès, a tribute to their primary customer, the horse. Since 1837 Hermès has taken inspiration from this beautiful creature, priding themselves on unique craftsmanship, function, durability and above all, elegance.

London May 9, 2011 When she is not brainstorming ideas for new thematic exhibits with Nick Knight, Carrie Scott, Director of the SHOWstudio SHOP invites designers to create work in real time in their Live Studio. The current exhibition, Practice to Deceive examines smoke and mirrors as props but also as means of deception in fashion, fine art and film. Address: 1-9 Bruton Place, London, W1J 6LT, www.showstudio.com

Munich February 10, 2011 Das Neue Kubitscheck's owner, punk and former Greenpeace activist Armin Stegbauer is on a mission: "To free cakes and gateaux from their years of imprisonment behind the bars of crocheted doilies, cologne and dusty Sunday tradition." Using only the freshest ingredients, Stegbauer's mission statement is 'Fuck the Backmischung! (Fuck the Cake Mix)'. Address: Gollierstraße 14, 80339 Munich, Germany. www.cafe-kubitscheck.de

Cyprus July 2, 2011 Founded in 2004 NeMe is a non profit cultural NGO in Cyprus, with a mission to focus on contemporary theories and how they work alongside the arts. Here, founders Helene Black and Yiannis Colakides explain the purpose behind NeMe's main platform, the Independent Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts numerous exhibitions that explore aspects of humanity in their work - not just art for arts sake. Address: 3603 Limassol Cyprus www.neme.org

London May 27, 2011 Crane.tv hang out with American garage pop band Crystal Stilts on London's Southbank. Here, they explain how their music has progressed from an old "spaced out" drug-induced simplicity to a new dynamic sensibility. The band's distorted and hazy sound is in perfect sync with their music videos, pixelated montages of 60s-inspired clips. www.crystalstilts.com

London April 8, 2011 Crane.tv meets up with London-based 'turntable goddesses' Nisha Thirkell and Amber Jane Butchart who have headlined many fashion weeks and high profile events with music selections ranging from swing to rock 'n' roll, hip-hop and dancehall. Apart from having their very own signature style and running a successful blog-cum-style diary, they support emerging fashion designers and collaborate on their own accessory line.

Berlin May 31, 2011 Artist Jorinde Voigt invites Crane.tv into her studio on Hackescher Markt in Berlin. Using a ruler and bright colours, she creates spiralling lines, intersecting across white canvasses and marked with words, outlining her thought processes. Voigt's work has been exhibited at The Jerusalem Centre for the Visual Arts in Israel and the Watermill Centre in New York. Film produced in cooperation with www.privatecurators.com

London March 26, 2011 Named after tea postcard pouches that can be mailed anywhere in the world, Postcard Teas is a delightful shop offering an exquisite selection of teas and accessories. Here, owner Timothy d'Offay tells us all things tea with a tea ceremony performed in the background. Address: 9 Dering Street, New Bond Street, London, W1S 1AG, www.postcardteas.com

London June 20, 2011 South Korean menswear designer Mason Jung re-imagines and reinterprets the classic suit. Having graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009 to industry acclaim, he also won the ITS 8 Collection of the Year in the same year and has been featured in Vogue Japan. Here, he tells Crane.tv how his strict social background informs his work and why his clothes are not meant for the catwalk. www.masonjung.com

London April 5, 2011 Melbourne-based electro-pop virtuosos, known for previous chart-toppers such as 'Hearts on Fire' and 'Lights & Music' chat to Crane.tv about their new album Zonoscope, growing up in the cultural capital of Australia, and creating what they call "survivor dance music."

Berlin April 7, 2011 Crane.tv meets the godfather of New Media Joachim Sauter at his award-winning Berlin design company, ART+COM. With an interdisciplinary focus, the group aims to push computer-generated art from a virtual into a more physical dimension through the creation of 'kinetic sculptures'.

London April 12, 2011 Bringing well-designed products and first-rate manufacturing techniques to the mass market, Case Furniture is making beautiful and functional furniture more democratic. Here, designers Matthew Hilton, William Warren and Shin Azumi talk about their work for Case, and the differences between English and Italian aesthetics. www.casefurniture.co.uk

London April 9, 2011 Detroit-born Alex Winston performs live for Crane.tv. All tracks on her new album, Sister Wife have been written by the rising star and produced by The Knocks (Ellie Goulding, Rhianna) and the award-winning Charlie Hugall (Florence and the Machine).

London October 29, 2011 Better known as punky 'Smell' from Shane Meadows This Is England, actress Rosamund Hanson has a bright future ahead of her. She can next be seen in Ricky Gervais' and Stephen Merchant's comedy series Life's Too Short, as well as reprising the role of 'Smell' this December in television special This is England '88. We catch up with Hanson at London's The Wapping Project to find out what it's like working with some of the biggest British names in the business. www.thewappingproject.com

London June 10, 2011 Sarah Lucas, Polly Morgan, Alison Wilding and Anne Christopher are all part of the first major exhibition celebrating women in sculptural art, at the Pangolin gallery in London. Here, we chat to director Polly Bielecka about the lack of female sculptors in 'blockbuster' shows after Louise Bourgeois and visit Rose Gibbs in her studio to discuss the her exhibited work entitled 'Mountain, work in progress'. The welded-steel, 89-pieced peak, a performative creation which included 20 volunteers, has caused most uproar due to interesting take on the female experience. Address: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG. www.pangolinlondon.com

London April 11, 2011 Crane.tv goes into the wild with Laurence Von Thomas, curator and founder of If You Leave, a blog and a book-bound collection of contemporary photography centred around the theme of desolation and mysterious loneliness. The pictorial assembly features artists from all over the world, including Leon Diaper, a young photographer from Bransgore, Dorset.

Riga July 8, 2011 Latvia's capital city Riga may not be everyone's first choice destination for a city break, but after cosying down at the Grand Palace Hotel you may change your mind. Opened 11 years ago in the heart of the old town the sumptuous hotel and former National City Bank marries old world charm with modern conveniences, but never skips on style. Even the hotel's bird will sing Pavarotti to you while you eat breakfast. Now that's service. Address: Pils iela 12, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia, www.grandpalaceriga.com

Paris April 19, 2011 Crane.tv visits Michael Hadida in his Parisian home for tea, where he chats about providing emerging designers with a platform. As the managing director of world renowned trade show Tranoï, Hadida follows in the footsteps of parents Armand and Martine, who discovered Ann Demeulemeester and run exclusive shops such as L'Eclaireur. www.tranoi.com

London June 15, 2011 Inspired by the story of Phileas Fogg, The Global Party will be hosting more than 80 parties over a 24-hour period round the world in 71 of the most luxurious venues. At the heart of the event is a good cause - The Global Party will raise money for 12 charities including ARK (Absolute Return for Kids), The Duke of Edinburgh Award (IAA International Award Association) and Scholar Rescue Fund. This September, Orient-Express will be opening the London festivities with a journey aboard the beautiful vintage 1920s carriages of the British Pullman. www.theglobalparty.com

Miami May 30, 2011 Crane.tv meets Martin Brudnizki, interior designer of the latest addition to Miami's South Beach, Soho Beach House, located in the historic site of the Sovereign hotel. Described as the "most complete" hotel, Soho Beach House boasts a private beach, two swimming pools, Cecconi's restaurant, a Cowshed Spa and exclusive club, allowing guests to loose themselves entirely within its walls. Taking its stylistic inspiration from Cuba and South America, the hotel amalgamates vintage furniture and vibrant textiles to create a unique ambiance described by Brudnizki as "grit and glamour."

London July 18, 2011 In a little over a year, since coming from humble beginnings in Canada, Rico Zombie aka Rick Genest has made a huge impact on the fashion world. The carnival sideshow performer was championed by creative director of Mugler, Nicola Formichetti, put in his runway shows and shoehorned in Lady Gaga's video for Born This Way. Here, for our beautiful issue, he chats to Crane.tv about why film, not fashion is in his future and what true beauty means to him. www.rickgenest.com

Milan May 24, 2011 Nina Yashar, founder of Nilufar Gallery in Milan speaks with Crane.tv about utilising her world-renowned space to create a dialogue between historical and contemporary design. Always on the lookout for unique emerging designers, Yashar endeavours to mould her young protégés into stars of the future. Address: 20121 Milano, 32 via della Spiga, www.nilufar.com

Riga June 23, 2011 The Latvian city of Riga might not match the likes of Milan as a European shopping destination, but stylish shoe shop Madam Bonbon is helping to put it on the map. This stylish, quirky shoe shop is less like a conventional store and more like an antique apartment - shoes are displayed alongside antique chaise lounges and patterned wallpaper. Here, Crane.tv makes an appointment with Riga's most exclusive shop. Address: Alberta Street 1-7a, www.madambonbon.lv

London February 27, 2011 German designer Markus Lupfer takes Crane.tv through his A/W 2011 collection. Loved by the likes of Roisin Murphy and Gwen Stefani for his statement knits, this season he follows through with a collection filled with knitwear and jersey. For A/W 2011, he drew inspiration from landscapes, such as the Yellowstone National Park, the Swiss Alps and Nordic terrain.

Milan May 13, 2011 Canadian design house, Bocci has launched '28 Series', a glass-blown spheric chandelier consisting of 28 separate pendants powered by low voltage lamps. Here, we show the striking piece being installed at Rosanna Orlandi's Spazio for Salone del Mobile 2011 in Milan.

London February 28, 2011 Oscar-winning director Charles Ferguson walks us through the horrifying events that led to the 2008 financial meltdown in his documentary, Inside Job. Here, he tells Crane.tv how being a nerd with a PhD from MIT helped in producing the film and reveals his secret ambitions of directing a thriller.

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

London June 30, 2011 Signed to Warner music, photographed by rocker Bryan Adams for Italian Men's Vogue and chosen as the global face for Dunhill, 2010 wasn't a bad year for classical violinist Charlie Siem. Easy on the eyes and ears, we find out what's next for the acclaimed musician. www.charliesiem.com

London June 21, 2011 Since forming in 1999 and releasing their first record in 2006, Metronomy have steadily risen to become one of the UK's most exciting bands. Their third album, the English Riviera, was released earlier this year and uses their trademark electro fused indie-rock. Here, the band invite Crane.tv into their studio to chat about Englishness and why they gravitate towards socially inadequate people. www.metronomy.co.uk

London April 8, 2011 Jewellery Designer Hannah Martin gives Crane.tv a preview of her fifth collection, The Man Who Knows Everything which comes with its own site-specific installation - made in collaboration with designer Moritz Waldemeyer - at Dover Street Market. Inspired by international man of mystery, 17th-century figure Comte de St Germain, this shaman-inspired collection explores ancient secrets and shadows.

London July 12, 2011 After a quick rise to fame, Hull raised artist Richie Culver is still getting used to his status as a contemporary artist. His first piece, a photograph of Jesse Owens titled Have You Ever Really Loved Anyone was featured in the Tate Modern last summer and since then Culver has been constantly working. Crane.tv catches up with him at his solo exhibition at Dalston's LN-CC to find out waht inspires his work, and how it feels to be the next big thing. Address: LN-CC, 18 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, E8 2EZ, www.richieculver.com

Milan May 3, 2011 Wallpaper* and Crane.tv head to the 'Golden Triangle' in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2011. The area comprised of Via della Spiga, Via Sant' Andrea and Via Montenapoleone is not only dominated by premium Italian luxury brands, it's also the home of some of the most exciting galleries, venues and events, including Wallpaper*'s Handmade exhibition and Nina Yashar's progressive gallery, Nilufar.

London July 31, 2011 Parisian chic hits Shoreditch with the arrival of Hermes' J'aime mon carre or I love my scarf pop-up shop. Experts show us how to style scarves in myriad ways as seen in a street style campaign by photographer Matt Irwin. To join this ode to Hermes, drop by 79-81 Ledbury Road, W11 from 25 November.

New York March 2, 2011 Luke Matheny, Oscar-winning writer and director of God of Love explores themes of romantic delusion and unrequited love in a lighthearted fashion in his Academy Award-winning short film. Referencing 1950s and 1960s jazz photography and French New Wave, there is a bit of Woody Allen in God of Love.

London July 30, 2011 Crane.tv visits one of the world's most creative makeup artists, Alex Box at the London flagship store of makeup brand, Illamasqua where she serves as the Artistic Director. Since studying fine art at Chelsea College of Art, Box has worked with fashion heavyweights including Gareth Pugh and Nicola Formichetti, photographers Rankin and Terry Richardson - even Lady Gaga is a fan! For our beautiful issue Box lets Crane.tv in on her best kept secrets and tells us why she's an artist first and foremost. www.illamasqua.com

Milan May 3, 2011 Wallpaper* and Crane.tv head to the 'Golden Triangle' in Milan during Salone del Mobile 2011. The area comprised of Via della Spiga, Via Sant' Andrea and Via Montenapoleone is not only dominated by premium Italian luxury brands, it's also the home of some of the most exciting galleries, venues and events, including Wallpaper*'s Handmade exhibition and Nina Yashar's progressive gallery, Nilufar.

London September 11, 2011 Crane.tv catches accessories designer and blogger Fred Butler at work in her studio in Dalston. The former set designer's origami-inspired pieces can be seen in every magazine from Dazed & Confused to Vogue and on various musicians from Lady Gaga to Patrick Wolf.

London September 19, 2011 Last week, Crane.tv and Fred Butler came together to create a beautiful fashion film to celebrate Butler's S/S 2012 collection, which showed at London Fashion Week yesterday, in Butler's first ever on-schedule presentation. Styled by Kim Howells with a set designed by Alun Davies the film showcases the cosmic, rainbow-coloured collection. www.fredbutlerstyle.com

London July 10, 2011 This LA-based street artist is currently on the road with his latest exhibition, the "Halleluja World Tour". Despite hints of Asian calligraphy, Incan and Egyptian hieroglyphics, Hebrew and Arabic script in his work, Retna likens himself more to a typographer rather than inventor of a new language. He talks to Crane.tv about his gang-inspired beginnings, his need to be unhappy and the job that he is here to do. Address: The Old Dairy, 7 Wakefield St, London, WC1N 1PB

London April 6, 2011 In line with his seeming obsession with Lolita, French designer Charles Anastase presents a collection he describes as rather 'gloomy'. Here, he pairs feminine silhouettes with tough details, creating a look that's at once tough and effortlessly chic. www.charlesanastase1979.com

London October 9, 2011 Crane.tv props up the bar at The Zetter Townhouse, while mixologist Tony Conigliaro shows us how to make the perfect cocktail. Located in historic Clerkenwell, once known for its breweries and gin distilleries, Zetter Townhouse's cocktail lounge pays homage to history through its menu, with old herbal remedies inspiring the cocktails and cordials. Mixologist Conigliaro's approach to cocktail making has become legendary in the area, and here, we find out why. 49-50 St. John Square, London, EC1V 4JJ, www.thezettertownhouse.com

London January 17, 2012 Fine artist Kate MccGwire is the second artist to appear in Crane.tv's first exhibition, Crane.tv Curates: One Room, Three Global Names. Showing MEME, a cabinet of curiosities specially created for the exhibition alongside, FINE ( Fucked-Up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional), MccGwire's work is intricate and emotonal. Here, Crane.tv gives you a sneak peek of her work before the official opening of the exhibition.

London October 5, 2011 Designed by South Korean, Finland-based designer Aamu song, REDDRESS is an interactive installation and performance space in the form of a gigantic red dress. Realised in over 550 metres of wool fabric, this impressive red dress is worn by a performer who will climb a concealed staircase to immerse themselves in the material. The audience can then enjoy Finnish folk-fusion music whilst blanketed in the dress' many pockets. www.reddress.fi

London December 30, 2011 With New Year's Eve celebrations fast approaching, Crane.tv catches up with creative director of Jack Morton David Zolkwer on the London Eye to hear about plans for this year's spectacular fireworks show. Happy New Year! www.jackmorton.com

London December 28, 2011 Esteemed British architect David Chipperfield is renowned as one of the country's most innovative designers. Most recently he worked with the German Embassy on the Hier and There project, and here talks to Crane.tv about his design aesthetic and the importance of one of his most famous structures - the reconstructed Neues Museum in Berlin. www.davidchipperfield.co.uk

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

Paris March 30, 2011 With its quintessential rock 'n' roll sensibilities, it's no wonder Zadig & Voltaire teamed up with grunge goddess Erin Wasson to design a 20-piece capsule collection for the French brand, to be launched in Autumn this year. Here, founder and Creative Director Thierry Giller, brand ambassador and face of the current advertising campaign Erin Wasson and jewellery designer Gaia Repossi talk to us about this season's chic and uncomplicated collection. www.zadig-et-voltaire.com

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

London October 14, 2011 Directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman reconstruct the poem that defined the Beat Generation in their new film, Howl. The influential poem takes centre stage alongside the film's main protagonist, American poet Allen Ginsberg, played by James Franco. Here, the directors talk about the role of the artist and why Franco is the perfect Ginsberg.

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

London November 21, 2011 The hot favourite for the annual 16th RIBA Stirling Prize, Hopkins Architects' 2012 Olympics Velodrome is a hyperbolic structure with an impressive double-curved, ultra light roof covered in red cedar wood and inspired by the race tracks. Alongside aesthetic considerations, the Velodrome is constructed with utmost care for eco-sustainability. Crane.tv chats to engineers Andrew Weir at Expedition Engineering and Klaus Bode at BDSP to hear about how they created one of the Olympic Park's most complete structures.

London March 3, 2011 In his book Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed, French photographer Frédéric Chaubin captures the eerie beauty of Soviet brutalism. In his quest to document Brezhnev-era architecture, he stumbled upon 90 Soviet buildings scattered across 14 former-USSR republics. The diversity and lack of a recurring theme across the buildings signaled the end of the Soviet Union. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed by Frederic Chaubin, £34.99, published by TASCHEN. Available to buy now at www.taschen.com

London March 24, 2011 Henry Holland, fashion designer and patron to new Cancer Research UK event, Debut speaks to Crane.tv about the cause and why it is so close to his heart. Based around the idea of 'fashion firsts', supporters such as Kate Moss, Rankin and Christopher Kane have offered items to be auctioned. www.debutevent.org

Paris March 23, 2011 A laboratory for ideas, collective Plan01 consists of four architectural groups in Paris: Atelier du pont, BP, Koz and Phileas. Sharing a common space and questioning common sense, the collective works on several projects together, from the architectural through to producing exhibitions and books.

London October 28, 2011 Jason Maza got his start in the acting world appearing in television series such as Trial and Retribution and Touch of Frost, but quickly moved into film, starring in the Bafta-nominated Fish Tank and Shifty, among others. The London-based actor can next be seen in British horror Demons Never Die, out today, which he also produced. Crane.tv catches up with Maza on London's Southbank to find out why British film is entering its new golden age. www.jasonmaza.com

London October 23, 2011 Tucked away on Soho's Brewer Street, Hix restaurant and Mark's Bar are favoured by locals and frequented by the YBAs - Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin are fans and have both designed pieces especially for the bar and restaurant. Crane.tv hangs out in Mark's Bar with cocktail barman Nick Strangeway to find out what makes the perfect cocktail, while chatting to owner Mark Hix about what's next for his restaurant empire. Address: 66-70, Brewer Street, London, W1F 9UP, www.hixsoho.co.uk

Salzburg August 11, 2011 It may be the trendiest eatery in Salzburg, but Magazin is more than just a restaurant, also housing a concept store, a wine shop with over 800 varieties, a cooking school and a cookware shop. Crane.tv takes a walk around the restaurant and shop with owner Claudia Katterbauer to talk about the site's diverse history, how the site used to be a shelter from WWII bombs, and why the restaurant now keeps bringing customers back. Address: Augustinergasse 13, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, www.magazin.co.at

New York April 24, 2011 Architect Matthew Grzywinski gives us a tour of the Lower East side boutique establishment, Hotel on Rivington. Offering panoramic views of New York's skyline through its floor-to-ceiling windows, this chic hotel plays part in the gentrification of the district du jour, the Lower East Side, once the city's poorest and grittiest of areas. Address: 107 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, www.hotelonrivington.com

New York September 18, 2011 Located in New York City, Other Music is the mecca of underground music. Owner Josh Madell explains what it takes for a small independent shop to survive.

London October 19, 2010 British tailor Timothy Everest MBE lets us explore his bespoke atelier, a restored Georgian house in Spitalfields and explains his position as a contemporary tailor. Emphasising individulality by fusing Saville Row tradition with his New Bespoke Movement, Everest speaks positively on the future and evolution of custom-made apparel.

London March 11, 2011 Brooklyn-based electro-pop collective, MEN, including former Le Tigre frontman JD Sanson 'Talk About Bodies' and how what they're doing is art before music.

London November 16, 2010 Emily Johnston of Fashion Foie Gras celebrates her blog's first anniversary. Here, she shares her views on the business side of blogging and how managing a full time job as well as her blog makes it a labour of love.

New York July 31, 2011 Alex Smith in NYC: Urban Art Expert Alex Smith gives us a walking tour of the street art in New York's Meat Packing District, one of the city's hottest spots.

New York July 31, 2011 Alex Smith in NYC: Urban Art Expert Alex Smith gives us a walking tour of the street art in New York's Meat Packing District, one of the city's hottest spots.

New York July 31, 2011 Alex Smith in NYC: Urban Art Expert Alex Smith gives us a walking tour of the street art in New York's Meat Packing District, one of the city's hottest spots.

London October 14, 2011 Directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman reconstruct the poem that defined the Beat Generation in their new film, Howl. The influential poem takes centre stage alongside the film's main protagonist, American poet Allen Ginsberg, played by James Franco. Here, the directors talk about the role of the artist and why Franco is the perfect Ginsberg.

London March 25, 2011 Thirty years since Yohji Yamamoto's Parisian catwalk debut, three renowned arts institutions pay homage to the iconic designer who challenges the boundaries of fashion like no other. Here, we take a look at Yamamoto's body of work at 'Yohji's Women' at the Wapping Project Bankside, 'Yohji Making Waves' at the Wapping Project and 'Yohji Yamamoto' at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Questioning traditional conventions of dress and experimenting with androgyny and fabric manipulation, Yamamoto is known for his love of black: "The perfect colour." www.yohjiyamamoto.co.jp

Miami June 12, 2011 The Dutch architect and creative director reveals how a broken heart led him from architecture to shoe design, and the story behind the name of his company, United Nude.

Milan April 28, 2011 Crane.tv catches up with designers Yves Béhar, Moritz Waldemeyer and Tord Boontje at Salone del Mobile 2011. This time, we zoom in on the Ventura Lambrate district, a perfect place to spot budding design talent.

Paris March 24, 2011 Crane.tv visits blogger, fashion critic and filmmaker Diane Pernet in her art director's studio in Paris. Here, the author of www.ashadedviewonfashion.com and founder of A Shaded View Film Festival talks to us about her love of both film and fashion.

Munich March 20, 2011 Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of Copenhagen-based group BIG tells us that yes is more. His design philosophy, which he outlines in his latest graphic book, Yes is More, states that incorporating input from all elements of society, both elite and popular, allows the extraordinary to shine through in the everyday. Yes is More by Bjarke Ingels, £17.99, published by TASCHEN. Available to buy at www.taschen.com

Munich March 12, 2011 Tucked away in trendy Pestalozzistrasse in Munich, AROMA Kaffeebar is a hidden gem of a café and grocery. Apart from serving superb coffee, AROMA also stocks organic produce and wines - and even delightful trinkets and gifts that owner Jürgen Altmann has sourced from around the world. Its homely aesthetic and thoughtful touches like a chalkboard menu, flowers in vases and candles lend the café an inviting and charming ambiance. Address: Pestalozzistraße 24, 80469 Munich, www.aromakaffeebar.com

Munich March 17, 2011 With its multi-coloured façade, Brandhorst Museum in Munich looks like one of the abstract paintings it houses. Udo and Anette Brandhorst's private collection comprises a comprehensive selection of works by Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly and a host of other contemporary artists, making it an exciting museum to visit for the best in modern art. Address: Theresienstraße 35, 80333, Munich, www.museum-brandhorst.de

London March 18, 2011 Gareth Edwards, special effects artist-turned-film director tells us about his indie movie, Monsters. Created entirely on his computer and made on a shoestring budget of £200,000, Edwards alludes to Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters in this award-winning cult film.

Paris March 15, 2011 Dubbed World Wide Woman, Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label collection heralds women as her muse. Adorned in gold, Westwood's warriors are out to save the planet.

London November 12, 2010 Lulu Kennedy talks about her latest venture, her own label Lulu & Co. Her new capsule collection features the work of Fashion East alumni including Gareth Pugh and Jonathan Saunders. Click on the blue crosses to buy now!

London March 15, 2011 Crane.tv visits British designer Tom Dixon in his shop in Portobello Dock. The designer of the iconic S-bend chair and Mirrorball light shares his disappointment at not becoming the next king of disco, and tells us what he's learned about design from the chef of his restaurant, Dock Kitchen. Address: Wharf Building, Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5BU, www.tomdixon.net

London March 9, 2011 The designer duo Meadham Kirchhoff take us through their daring A/W 2011 collection. A parody of their own memorial, this season the designers reference, amongst others, Charles Dickens's Miss Havesham.

London February 16, 2011 Not just another accessories designer, Anya Hindmarch is also one of David Cameron's UK trade ambassadors, an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) and the creator of the 'I'm Not a Plastic Bag' tote. Here, she tells Crane.tv when she first decided to become a designer when she was still in boarding school and what makes the perfect handbag.

London January 14, 2011 Film critic Mark Kermode shares his thoughts on populist tastes, his favourite film, The Exorcist and the shortlist for the Orange Wednesdays Rising Star Award 2011, which features a new generation of actors including Gemma Arterton, Andrew Garfield, Tom Hardy, Aaron Johnson and Emma Stone.

London January 25, 2011 Turner Prize-winning Glaswegian artist Martin Creed gives Crane.tv a preview of his latest work 'Mothers' at Hauser & Wirth's new Savile Row gallery. Here, he tells us why he prefers the city to the country and how he's been inspired by Ernest Hemingway. www.martincreed.com

London January 9, 2011 Patrick Bek and Oliver Fowles, designers and founders of London-based brand Uniform Wares give us a preview of the design process behind their elegant and pared down timepieces. www.uniformwares.com

Munich February 5, 2011 An internationally renowned collection of contemporary art, the Sammlung Goetz housed in a purpose-built Herzog & de Meuron building is home to private collector Ingvild Goetz's eclectic acquired works of paintings and video projections. Address: Oberföhringer Straße 103, D - 81925 Munich, www.sammlung-goetz.de

Munich March 8, 2011 Somaly Mam is a Cambodian human rights advocate whose work is focused on victims of human sex trafficking, having been a victim herself. She created the Somaly Mam Foundation and has centres in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. In 2009, she was voted by Time magazine as one of the 100 World's Most Influential People.

London January 18, 2011 Carol Woolton, jewellery editor of British Vogue joins jeweller Stephen Webster to discuss her latest book, Fashion for Jewels: 100 Years of Styles and Icons.

Miami January 31, 2011 Named after the rainbow coloured jitneys that populate the streets of Haiti, Tap Tap Restaurant is a local institution in South Beach serving authentic island cuisine in a space so convincing you couldn't be blamed for thinking you were in the Caribbean. Address: 819 5th St.. in Miami Beach FL, 33139, www.taptaprestaurant.com

London October 30, 2010 Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland, self-described as a "carpenter posing as a director" talks to Crane.tv about his new film, A Somewhat Gentle Man. Here, he also speaks about working with director Bob Giraldi, "the king of music videos in the 80s," and his favourite actor Stellan Skarsgard.

Miami December 29, 2010 Lauren Reskin and Jason Jimenez, owners of Sweat Records give us a masterclass on the music scene in Florida, the history of their legendary record store, and the revival of vinyl. Address: 5505 NE 2nd Ave., Miami, FL 33137 sweatrecordsmiami.com

London February 1, 2011 Crane.tv catches up with Canadian-born knitwear designer and Central Saint Martins graduate Mark Fast. Having worked with Christian Louboutin and Bora Aksu, Fast is known for his body-conscious knitwear designs and his penchant for curvier models.

London January 16, 2011 Jason Denham, Founder of Denham Jeans and his Design Director Liam Maher take us through their design philosophy. Harbouring an old-fashioned, craft-centred ethos, Denham Jeans stays true to its motto, "The truth is in the details." Address: Denham Store, 32 Charlotte Road, London EC2A 3PB, www.denhamthejeanmaker.com

New York July 31, 2011 Crane.tv meets the Brooklynite quartet, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart on home turf. Here, the indie pop band talks about growing up in America in the 90s, their love of Haribo Gummy Bear varieties and the joys of band practice.

Miami February 15, 2011 Conductor and New World Symphony's artistic director Michael Tilson Thomas spearheads America's only full-time orchestral academy for graduates of prestigious music programmes. Designed by Frank Gehry, the New World Symphony not only trains the most talented musicians, it also hopes to create a more accessible musical experience for everyone.

Miami December 22, 2010 Filmmaker Isaac Julien tackles China in his latest film installation, Ten Thousand Waves. The artist shares his thoughts on China and why his latest work is really a collaborative effort.

New York February 28, 2011 Crane.tv catches up with blogger Bryan Grey-Yambao or Bryanboy during New York Fashion Week. Here, he tells us his thoughts on fashion, his love of accessory designers from the Philippines and what makes a good blogger. www.bryanboy.com

Miami January 8, 2011 Crane.tv soaks up the history of transgression within publishing with Benedikt Taschen, founder of Taschen books, a publisher known for its extensive collection of comics, unseen art, design and pornography.

London March 6, 2011 Design author Max Fraser tells Crane.tv about Joy of Living, a charity project that brings together over 100 of the best UK designers to galvanise support for Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres. The participating designers were tasked with creating an artwork that expresses the Joy of Living - using a sheet of A4 graph paper. The signed works will be on exhibit and on sale at Somerset House from 15-21 March. www.londondesignguide.com/joyofliving/

London February 9, 2011 Crane.tv catches up with singer-songwriter Julie Ann Baenziger of Sea of Bees a few weeks before the release of her new album, Songs for the Ravens. Described as a shyer Cat Power, Baenziger doesn't just write her own songs and play guitar - she also wields the glockenspiel and marimba with equal mastery.

London June 10, 2011 Crane.tv visits industrial designer and architect Ron Arad in his studio in Camden. Here, he tells us why he walked, literally, away from a job early in his career and why it's a waste of time wishing you were the next Philippe Starck. www.ronarad.co.uk

Berlin February 8, 2011 Designed for a musically inclined crowd, Nhow Hotel in Berlin prides itself on being the only hotel in Europe fitted with two professional music studios. The hotel's 304 rooms are equipped with iPod connections and guests can even request for Gibson guitars through room service. Address: Stralauer Allee 3, 10245 Berlin, www.nhow-hotels.com

London March 3, 2011 In his book Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed, French photographer Frédéric Chaubin captures the eerie beauty of Soviet brutalism. In his quest to document Brezhnev-era architecture, he stumbled upon 90 Soviet buildings scattered across 14 former-USSR republics. The diversity and lack of a recurring theme across the buildings signaled the end of the Soviet Union. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed by Frederic Chaubin, £34.99, published by TASCHEN. Available to buy now at www.taschen.com

London February 22, 2011 Fashion designer Todd Lynn references current affairs, like the student protests as his inspiration for his A/W 2011 collection. Having previously worked under Roland Mouret, Lynn is best known for his rock 'n' roll sensibilities and for dressing music's biggest names.

Munich August 14, 2011 Fashion designer Ayzit Bostan gives us a peek into her studio in Munich. The talented designer, best known for her 'I Love' and Mickey Mouse jumpers embodies a minimalist and elegant aesthetic - from her clothing and bag collections down to her life and personal style.

London November 24, 2010 Award-winning writer Adam O'Riordan, one of Britain's most exciting young poets today reads 'Goooogle' from his debut poetry collection, In The Flesh. Here, he tells us about the importance of learning to slow down and what the arts cuts mean for literature.

Miami December 9, 2010 Artistic duo Haas & Hahn describe their experiences painting the favelas in Brazil and how, working in some of the most impoverished areas in South America, their artwork unwittingly developed a social focus.

Munich February 3, 2011 The brains behind the weekly creative direction of Die Zeit and Die Zeit Magazin in Germany, Munich-based design studio Bureau Mirko Borsche also works on a wide range of projects for cutting-edge clients including Modular and Gomma Records.

London January 19, 2011 Crane.tv visits Dutch product designer Tord Boontje in his studio in Southwark. Here, he tells us about growing up in Holland and how the birth of his daughter led him to re-think how design could enhance the space he calls home.

Miami December 14, 2010 Chaz, one half of the art collective The London Police reveals what it means to be a lad, and why they're splashing their trademark Lad character in nearly every city they visit.

London January 22, 2011 Architect Nathalie Rozencwajg tells us the story behind the refurbishment of the imposing Town Hall that has been in the heart of the East End since Edwardian times. Now christened Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, the hotel is old-world elegant but with a modern touch. Address: Patriot Square, London E2 9NF, www.townhallhotel.com

Berlin January 22, 2011 A quirky gourmet experience, Pret a Diner is unlike any other pop-up restaurant. With a different Michelin-starred chef every week, Pret a Diner offers Michelin quality food at affordable prices - in a space where art and flea market finds collide. To request an invitation, www.pretadiner.com

Munich February 4, 2011 "The most consistent and forward thinking record label of continental Europe," according to Gilles Peterson, we talk to Compost Records founder Michael Reinboth and DJ Thomas Herb of Compost Black Label about what makes a good DJ, why they're into dance music and why they both don't own an iPod.

New York February 21, 2011 i-D's contributing fashion editor and stylist Sarah Richardson takes us backstage at Preen with Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi. Here, she tells us about her and Preen's longstanding relationship, her work and what makes a good stylist.

London November 12, 2010 Curator Joelle Chariau of Galerie Bartsch & Chariau introduces Crane.tv to her unique collection of fashion drawings from the twentieth and twenty first centuries - showcasing fashion from Chanel and Dior to Comme des Garcons and McQueen.

Berlin February 11, 2011 David Lynch meets Roald Dahl at Madame Claude, a former brothel-turned-restaurant and bar in Berlin. With pictures, chairs and tables hanging upside down from the ceiling of the dining room, it's easy to think you're going mad. Thankfully, Madame Claude's laidback vibe and live music should keep you happy and grounded. Address: Lübbener Straße 19, 10997 Berlin, Germany, www.madameclaudecafe.com

Paris March 14, 2011 Crane.tv joins french king of pop-couture JC de Castelbajac in his Parisian studio. Here, he tells us about how his active imagination helped him overcome the loss of his father and how Man Ray inspired his work for this season. www.jc-de-castelbajac.com

London February 25, 2011 Royal College of Art graduate Christopher Raeburn creates ethically-aware men's and womenswear garments using recycled military fabrics. This season, he's teamed up with Swiss army knives and alpine wear brand Victorinox to produce a capsule collection designed for the luxury market.

Berlin February 8, 2011 A multidisciplinary gallery and collaborative platform, Made is an adaptive space featuring movable walls and furniture on wheels, which easily transform the gallery to fit the desired function. Over 240 overhead industrial lamps illuminate the room with several colour and brightness permutations.

Berlin February 2, 2011 Crane.tv visits artist Jaybo in his studio in Berlin. His streetwear label 'Irie Daily' and his cultural magazine 'Style' which he founded in the early 90s have proved to be a big influence on Berlin's fashion and street culture. He continues to make his mark - from live paintings to a Disney-inspired projection on the Berlin Cathedral. In collaboration with PrivateCurators.com

Munich February 26, 2011 Fashion stylists Bätty Mete from Turkey and Cristina Morcego from Spain offer the best of eco-designer labels and fair trade fashion in their store iki.M in Munich. From Katharine Hamnett to Berlin favourite Kaviar Gauche, iki.M proves that stylish and green don't have to be mutually exclusive.

November 26, 2010 Fashion journalist Alexandra Vanthournout of blog Alex Loves shows us her workspace and closet at home and reveals how blogging paved the way for her meeting with Karl Lagerfeld.

Paris March 16, 2011 For autumn/winter 2011, French fashion designer Isabel Marant takes inspiration from the American Southwest. Here, she tells us about the collection's decidedly Navajo vibe, being a "real tomboy" growing up, and making and selling clothes at 15. www.isabelmarant.tm.fr

Miami January 27, 2011 Rachely Rotem and Phu Hoang joined forces to create an award-winning temporary installation, Exhale: Seven miles of reflective and phosphorescent rope, influenced by bioluminescent algae found amongst the Miami sea life, which they designed for the Oceanfront Pavilion at Art Basel Miami Beach 2010.

London February 24, 2011 Fashion designer Roland Mouret, creator of the much sought-after Galaxy dress opens his debut flagship store in London's Mayfair, coinciding with the announcement that he has won back the rights to use the Roland Mouret trademark. Before becoming a designer, Mouret first worked as a model for Jean Paul Gaultier and as a stylist for French Elle. Address: 8 Carlos Place, London W1K 3AS

London December 20, 2010 A former creative director of Balenciaga, Parisian couturier Stephane Rolland steps into the limelight with his own autumn/winter couture show at the V&A as part of the museum's Fashion in Motion series.

London November 26, 2010 Amy Sackville, author of The Still Point and the recent winner of the 2010 John Llewellyn Rhys Prize gives us a peek into her writing room.

London December 17, 2010 Novelist Ned Beauman, runner-up of the Guardian First Book Award and author of 'Boxer Beetle' chats to Crane.tv about gay Jewish boxers, his love of Ford Madox Ford, and his dreams of setting up a restaurant-cum-monkey sanctuary in Borneo.

Miami August 27, 2011 Miami-based artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III are on a mission to spread the idea of 'Magic, Luck and Friendship' around the world with their art collective, Friends With You. Their work spans large-scale experiential installations and fine art. Address: 3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite 202, Miami, FL 33137 www.friendswithyou.com

London September 11, 2011 Crane.tv catches accessories designer and blogger Fred Butler at work in her studio in Dalston. The former set designer's origami-inspired pieces can be seen in every magazine from Dazed & Confused to Vogue and on various musicians from Lady Gaga to Patrick Wolf.

New York March 1, 2011 Designer Jeremy Scott revisited his college days for his A/W 2011 collection. Channeling the excitement of getting dressed up for a night out, Scott brought out the brights - pinks, oranges, reds, blues, with a showing of silver. With references from films like Nowhere by Gregg Araki and Wizard of Oz, the collection - from the colours to the fabrics like Angora and metal mesh - is fun and carefree.

London January 20, 2011 Arts journalist and curator Pryle Behrman gives us a special pre-opening tour of the London Art Fair. Facilitating the dialogue between the contemporary and modernist art markets, the London Art Fair features a mix of big names of 20th Century British art and emerging talent from across the world. Open till 23 January 2011. www.londonartfair.co.uk

Kent February 13, 2011 Chocolatier Damian Allsop and his partner Anna Hernandez Piferrer, owners of ch2ocolate talk ganache and truffles and tell us how chocolate has kept them together. ch2ocolate offers unique, water-based ganache - all handmade and devoid of lactic flavour, creating a pure, intense taste and a lighter sensation.

London January 29, 2011 Crane.tv experiences the feeling and flavours of London life from a bygone era via an Architecture & Food Walk with lifestyle walks company Fox & Squirrel and creative duo Art For Eating. Exploring pre- and post-war London, we survey related architecture in the East End before sitting down to a rationing meal of spam, cherry tomato treacle and green pea ice cream. www.foxandsquirrel.com, www.artforeating.co.uk

London November 10, 2010 Join Crane.tv on a tour of the Rough Luxe Hotel with architect and designer Rabih Hage. Flawlessly balanced between the artistic and the functional, the hotel intricately merges contemporary and antique furnishings. This unique layering between the modern and the traditional features from the original building create an truly opulent and bespoke atmosphere for any guest.

London February 16, 2010 Noticing that there was no bag out there for men which combined both utility and good looks, Business of Fashion's Founder and Editor Imran Amed spotted a gap in the market. In partnership with leather goods company Bill Amberg, Amed has addressed this dilemma with his new line of bags, Calgary. To vote for your favourite style, please click on the links at the end of the video.

London December 8, 2010 The Clothes Whisperer, Kristin Knox on how Ugly Betty inspired the name of her blog, and why her real life dog has its own blog, Butters The Fashion Dog.

London November 1, 2010 Coralie Sleap and Kristie Bishop show us around their quirky little haven, Drink, Shop & Do. Think aromatic teas, delicious cakes, 50s styling and furniture, with a hint of Alice in Wonderland.

London November 18, 2010 Professor Jimmy Choo OBE supports his nephew Peter Lin, founder of 2xanadu, an exciting new venture inviting creatives to rediscover the importance of craftsmanship in the world of design. For this project, the two talk bikes.

London December 12, 2010 'GSK Contemporary - Aware: Art Fashion Identity' explores big themes from the environment to cultural and personal identity. The exhibition features works by artists and designers such as Grayson Perry, Yohji Yamamoto and Hussein Chalayan.

London November 12, 2010 With fish and produce flown into London daily, the Pescheria Mattiucci gives new meaning to fresh and organic. Chef Diego Simonetti talks to Crane.tv about the fusion of contemporary and traditional culinary preparations.

London January 30, 2011 Depicting iconic architecture such as the Guggenheim and the Brooklyn Bridge, this series of contemplative black and white photographs by Munich-born photographer Christopher Thomas reveals a disturbingly tranquil New York City.

London October 19, 2010 Central Saint Martins textile student Lauren Chiu sees her project, for which Alex James was her muse, become a reality under the guidance of quintessential British tailor Timothy Everest.

London September 20, 2010 Vivienne Westwood is not just known for her passion but for her love of philanthropy and her fame is hardly ever used for just fortune. This piece is very special as she and model Jacquetta Wheeler talk about Reprieve, a non-for-profit, that works to get innocent people out of incarceration or off of death row, and Jacquetta specifically touches on the issue of the prisoners of Guantanamo Bay.

London October 22, 2010 World-renowned architect John Pawson, labeled a minimalist by many, discusses his career, his design aesthetic and his working relationship with Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld. Focusing on space and light, his unique approach to both renders his work a pioneering example of contemporary architecture.

London October 27, 2010 Crane.tv speaks to Max Wiedemann, a living embodiment of the consumerist culture he critiques in his latest exhibition 'How to Make a Billion'. This series of works is a tongue-in-cheek commentary emphasising the instant gratification mentality of the twenty first century.

London December 15, 2010 Devised by the young curator Catherine Borra, Against Gravity at the ICA incites audiences to immerse in and encounter art face to face. Here, artists Matthew Stone and Jason Underhill give us a preview of their work.

London December 1, 2010 Artist Pam Glew talks about her latest series, Circus. Best known for her use of national flags as canvases, she tells us about her fascination with the 1960s and representing women in the field of urban art.

London January 7, 2011 Artist Tom Hunter best known for his photographic works portraying London's East End turns his hand once again to filmmaking with his latest project, A Palace for Us. With east London still as his focal point, he documents and gives dignity to the lives of ordinary people living in Woodberry Down Estate in Hackney.

London February 18, 2011 W Hotels opens its latest flagship in Leicester Square, London. With a rock and roll-inspired bar, a 38-seat 3D screening room and a restaurant run by three-Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it stays true to its design and luxury roots. Address: Leicester Square, 10 Wardour Street, London W1D 6QF, www.wlondon.co.uk

Miami December 16, 2010 Michael John Hancock and Brian Robertson of ANR shoot hoops with Crane.tv in their studio in Miami. Here, they give us a sampling of their rarely heard rapping and reveal how the Muppet Show has influenced their music.

London November 29, 2010 Antonio Marras, Creative Director of Kenzo explains how he's fused his Sardinian background and the aesthetics of the Japanese brand to transform Kenzo into a global and contemporary fashion house.

London November 24, 2010 Artist John Maeda - president of the Rhode Island School of Design - dispenses fortune cookie wisdom from a sandpit to visitors of his live exhibition, 'John Maeda is the Fortune Cookie'.

Zurich December 19, 2010 Crane.tv meets Pierre Keller, director of the Lausanne University of Art and Design at Blickfang 2010. The designer tells us about what he looks for in students and why the new generation of design is more fun and full of humour.

London November 19, 2010 Curator Claire Catterall discusses the unique partnership between Christian Dior and Rene Gruau. Showcasing Gruau's most influential artwork, the exhibition tells the story of how the illustrator shaped Dior's iconic image. Until 9 January 2011

Zurich December 6, 2010 Crane.tv goes to Blickfang. A platform for international design, this unique fair aims to close the gap between designers and consumers, and promotes the idea of designing for the local community

London November 30, 2010 Urban artist Josh X Colwell shows us round his studio in London Bridge. Here, he tells us how making money and producing honest work can come together in an artist's life.

November 23, 2010 David Lauren, son of Ralph Lauren reflects on ralphlauren.com's 10th anniversary and the launch of the brand's e-commerce site in the UK. To celebrate these highlights, dramatic '4D' videos were projected on the facade of the flagship stores in New York and London.

London July 31, 2011 Parisian chic hits Shoreditch with the arrival of Hermes' J'aime mon carre or I love my scarf pop-up shop. Experts show us how to style scarves in myriad ways as seen in a street style campaign by photographer Matt Irwin. To join this ode to Hermes, drop by 79-81 Ledbury Road, W11 from 25 November.

London November 11, 2010 JP Thurlow talks about the extraordinary circumstances behind his mission to draw 100 magazine covers, culminating in an exhibition of iconic images. The project pays homage to publications including Dazed & Confused, Vogue and Tank.

London November 5, 2010 Jane Howe tells Crane.tv the story of her beloved bookshop, developed from a derelict building in Hackney. Nestled in the charming and old-fashioned Broadway Market Street, the ambiance of this independent business reinforces her philosophy that a love of reading is inextricably linked to the love of books as objects.

London December 24, 2010 Music specialist Alban de Pury tries to bridge contemporary art, photography, design and music in Phillips de Pury's latest music auction. From Andy Warhol's private collection of 52 album and record covers to Vanessa Beecroft's photographs commissioned by Kanye West, this auction explores music's influence on art and vice versa.

London December 4, 2010 Choreographer Stina Quagebeur and Creative Director Rob Phillips discuss Diaghilev's legacy and its reinvention through a collaboration between the English National Ballet, London College of Fashion and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

Munich August 13, 2011 Konstantin Grcic, Design Miami's Designer of the Year 2010 gives Crane.tv an exclusive tour of his studio in Munich, and tells us about the joys of being typically German.

New York March 2, 2011 Luke Matheny, Oscar-winning writer and director of God of Love explores themes of romantic delusion and unrequited love in a lighthearted fashion in his Academy Award-winning short film. Referencing 1950s and 1960s jazz photography and French New Wave, there is a bit of Woody Allen in God of Love.