Cell 72 | Extended until 6th August 2025

Book above for an appointment to visit the exhibition, below is the information on the book launch

Cell 72: Cost of Confinement Book Launch

Join us on Wednesday 16th July from 6-9pm to celebrate the release of the book dedicated to the Cell 72: The Cost of Confinement exhibition. Featuring exclusive, never before seen documentation, artworks, poetry and text created during the 72 hours durational performance endured by Allen-Golder Carpenter. This book is co-produced by Allen-Golder Carpenter, Emmanuel Massilon and Harlesden High Street.Cell 72: The Cost of ConfinementThis exhibition transforms the gallery into a prison cell for over 72 hours, during which the conceptual artist Allen-Golder Carpenter lived inside the cell. The purpose of this exhibition is to provide a raw and unfiltered insight into the inhuman conditions and psychological effects of incarceration, drawing attention to the often overlooked realities of prison life. The gallery space, known for its intimate size, creates an immersive experience. The all-glass storefront allows for passersby to witness the performance, adding a unique element of public engagement to the work. This setting will create a powerful contrast between the freedom outside the glass and the confinement within, enhancing the emotional impact of the piece.It is crucial to clarify that this exhibition is not intended to exploit prison culture for profit. Instead, it aims to raise awareness about the harsh realities faced by inmates in the American prison system. To further underline our commitment to this cause, 15% of the exhibition sales will be donated to a DC prison reform organisation and HMP Feltham.The exhibition will feature a small number of installations that Allen will interacted with in the durational performance, each representing different aspects of prison life. In conjunction with the artworks created during the performance and presented as part of The Cost of Confinement, Allen-Golder Carpenter and Emmanuel Massillon, will also present a number of affordable editions. These will include a zine, limited edition posters, and a special edition tee-shirt collection from both artists independent brands that will be sold during this event.