Artist Kalup Linzy gives an interview at The 1896 Studios & Stages (Bushwick, Brooklyn, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Likes It a Little Bit Off. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Andrew David Watson.

Artist Kalup Linzy gives an interview at The 1896 Studios & Stages (Bushwick, Brooklyn, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Likes It a Little Bit Off. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Andrew David Watson.

Artist Kalup Linzy tours The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy discusses his paintings for sale at the booth of the Athens-based Breeder Gallery at The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy points out a detail of his painting for sale at the booth of the Athens-based Breeder Gallery at The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy tours The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy tours The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy tours The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy tours The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy chats with gallerist Jeanie Riddle of the Montreal-based gallery Parisian Laundry at The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy chats with museum director and curator Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum in Harlem at The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy has his picture taken with fans of his work at The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy surveys The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Artist Kalup Linzy surveys The Armory Show art fair at Pier 92/94 (Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, 03.04.11). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy Makes His Way Through the Art World. © Art21, Inc. 2012. Cinematography by Don Edler.

Rehearsals for the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from New York Close Up. © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy sings his song Asshole at a soundcheck for the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy sings his song Asshole at a soundcheck for the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy takes a taxi uptown to an acupuncture appointment (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy during an acupuncture appointment at Kangmei Pan’s Natural Health (Midtown, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy during an acupuncture appointment at Kangmei Pan’s Natural Health (Midtown, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Artist Kalup Linzy during an acupuncture appointment at Kangmei Pan’s Natural Health (Midtown, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Photographers line up to take pictures at the step and repeat area before the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from New York Close Up. © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

MoMA PS1 Director Klaus Biesenbach, actor James Franco, and artists Marina Abramovic and Kalup Linzy pose for pictures at the step and repeat area before the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Master of ceremonies Glenn O’Brien at the podium, in front of a red curtain homage to a performance by artist Marina Abramovic, at the start of the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy perform original songs as the duo Kalup & Franco at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy perform original songs as the duo Kalup & Franco at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy perform original songs as the duo Kalup & Franco at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy perform original songs as the duo Kalup & Franco at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy perform original songs as the duo Kalup & Franco at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment! © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Actor James Franco and artist Kalup Linzy give an interview after performing at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from the New York Close Up film Kalup Linzy & James Franco, That’s Entertainment!© Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Costume pandas present an award at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from New York Close Up. © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.

Costume pandas present an award at the Guggenheim Museum-sponsored Rob Pruitt’s 2010 Art Awards at Webster Hall (East Village, Manhattan, 12.08.10). Production still from New York Close Up. © Art21, Inc. 2011. Cinematography by Rafael Salazar & Ava Wiland.