Miami Beach, FL – March 6, 2019 –  The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU welcomed cultural and community influencers to the exhibition by internationally acclaimed New York artist Steve Marcus. Inside the gallery guests were treated to more than 26 wood carved objects, more than a dozen hand-drawn works on paper and custom synagogue furniture. Steve Marcus has been a consistent trailblazer in both mainstream and underground cultures. The exhibition is accompanied by photos of the artist at work by legendary photographer Sid Kaplan (of “Vanishing New York” fame). The artist’s captivating work creates a folk-like cartoon world reflective of Jewish life in New York City in all its splendor. Marcus has received honors and awards from the American Society of Illustrators; has several works in the permanent collection of the Oakland Museum of Art in California, as well as in private art collections worldwide; and has collaborated with Allen Ginsberg, Ken Kesey, Timothy Leary, The Norman Mailer and Miguel Pinero Estates, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. His work has been featured in High Times Magazine and the Cannabis Cup, New York Times, MTV, The Tibetan Freedom Concerts, The Source, Conde Nast Publications, Esquire and posters for the world-famous Fillmore in San Francisco. The exhibition runs through May 21.