Everything James Franco Has Done in the Art World This Year (So Far)

The art world can't escape Franco.

Not Available Lead
Complex Original

Image via Complex Original

Not Available Lead

We've asked it once, and we'll ask it again, does James Franco ever sleep? The man seems to be constantly busy acting, writing, directing, creating, and studying, and somehow he still finds time to make fun of himself on Instagram amid all of that. This year, James Franco has stepped up his game in the art world, participating in projects with art stars like Paul McCarthy and Marina Ambramovic. He has also curated shows and exhibited his own work various times. If you haven't been paying attention to the young actor-cum-artist, here's Everything James Franco Has Done in the Art World This Year (So Far). All hail Franco.

RELATED: James Franco Has a New Exhibition at Colette and Will Be Showing Work at Frieze London
RELATED: James Franco is Practically In Every Art Exhibition this Year
RELATED: Artist Marina Abramovic Is Making a Movie About James Franco's Life

He oversaw a performance titled "Bird S**t" at MoMA PS1.

Not Available Interstitial

He was on the cover of Complex's June/July issue with Seth Rogen.

Not Available Interstitial

He re-created Hitchcock's Psycho in his "Psycho Nacirema" show at Pace Gallery in London.

Not Available Interstitial

He co-curated a group exhibition at Victoria Miro titled, "Cinematic Visions: Painting at the Edge of Reality."

Not Available Interstitial

He turned down the opportunity to star in Kanye West's American Psycho video but made him a piece of art instead.

Not Available Interstitial

He starred in a video work by Paul McCarthy called "Rebel Dabble Babble."

Not Available Interstitial

He avoided being served defamation suit papers because he's never in one place long enough.

Not Available Interstitial

He is curating a book of Dennis Hopper's photography.

Not Available Interstitial

He released a new book full of answers (and DVDs).

Not Available Interstitial

He trolls the paparazzi and celebrity bloggers with hilarious Instagrams.

Not Available Interstitial

He has a doll with its own Tumblr and Instagram, inspired by his look in Oz, the Great and Powerful.

Not Available Interstitial

He creepily Photoshopped himself into Paul McCarthy's "WS" Universe

Not Available Interstitial

He released a film called As I Lay Dying based on a William Faulkner Novel.

Not Available Interstitial

He is currently showing work at Frieze London with Pace Gallery.

Not Available Interstitial

His "Animals" exhibition at Colette is on view until November 12, 2013.

Not Available Interstitial

He has a new art TV series on Ovation TV.

Not Available Interstitial

He is starring in Marina Abramovic's movie about his life.

Not Available Interstitial

Latest in Style