Exhibition Catalog

The kaleidoscopic new exhibit, Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus, presents a vibrant parodic mashup of 1960s counterculture and Jewish culture seen through the trippy lens of underground artist Steve Marcus. Inspired by the psychedelic art of the 1960s, Jewish culture, and vernacular graphics, Marcus has created a body of work that twists Jewish tradition together with the visual aesthetics of the Jewish delicatessen and Hippie subcultures.

At the heart of Psychedelicatessen is an exploration of cultural memory from multiple perspectives. Marcus draws upon the rich heritage of Eastern European Jewry and the immigrant experience in America, reimagining these traditions through bold colors, layered imagery, and inventive juxtapositions. His artwork invites viewers to consider how Jewish identity is preserved, transformed, and continually reinvented across generations.