Most people are familiar with James Franco’s film work but on June 23rd, Franco will open his debut solo art exhibit at the Clocktower Gallery, a non-profit exhibition space in Tribeca.  The show entitled, ” The Dangerous Book Four Boys,” will include drawing, photography, sculpture and film curated by the well-renowned Alanna Heiss (founder/former director of P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island City, NY).

There was a very interesting article published by The Wall Street Journal last week on the upcoming exhibit.

“The Dangerous Book Four Boys” addresses boyhood and the “sexual confusion” of adolescence, as Ms. Heiss put it. Short films focus on demolition, showing burning or bullet-riddled structures like a plastic toy home or a large wooden rocket (the exhibition contains originals or replicas of these). Another work explores a romantic encounter between “Star Trek” characters Spock and James T. Kirk.

Spock and Captain Kirk?  We’re intrigued! Heiss also goes on to say, “The exhibition is arranged to feel like a laboratory of ideas rather than a highlight of individual pieces.”

We’ll be attending the opening tomorrow (please note: private event) and we’re very excited to experience Franco’s work in the space!

The exhibit is open to the public on Wednesday, June 23rd.