Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

C is for Croll

February 25th, 2022

Jennifer Croll’s Art Boozel: Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists (Chronicle Books $27.95) combines over 50 artist profiles with cocktail recipes inspired by each artist. For example, Frida Kahlo is matched with a tequila-watermelon concoction. Think Andy Warhol and tomatoes, Gustav Klimt and golden turmeric and Georgia O’Keefe with flower syrup. It’s a boozy romp through art history with illustrations by Kelly Shami, an artist and jewelry designer who lives in New York City. 9781797202983

Photo by Rebecca Blisset.

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