Muraskin was born in New York City on December 27,1926. Education: Syracuse University, BA (History, including art courses) 1949 New York University School of Law — LLB 1952 and LLM 1955.Art Education : NYU, Division of General Studies — Evenings& weekends (art, drawing, oil Painting and mixed media)1953-65, Broward Community College (oil painting and mixed media) 1998 — 2000. During the 1950’s and 60’s, painted prolifically, influenced largely by the New York School of Abstract Expression, which had burst upon and dominated the art world at that time. After moving to Florida in December 1993, resumed painting, working at Broward Community College and Art & More Gallery in Pembroke Park. http://www.muraskinart.com/Joseph