Join us for a free, drop-in screening of Secret Mall Apartment, a film by Jeremy Workman about a group of artists who secretly lived in a mall for four years, turning a prank into a bold artistic act.
About the film:
Using a small, inexpensive Pentax camera, a group of Rhode Island artists secretly built and inhabited an apartment inside a Providence shopping mall—living there undetected for four years. What began as a playful prank evolved into an extraordinary artistic intervention that circulated for years as an urban legend. Director Jeremy Workman reunites all eight participants to recount their hidden life behind the mall’s walls. The resulting film is not only a striking exploration of creativity, subversion, and civil resistance, but also a sharp commentary on gentrification, class divides, and the outsized role of mega-malls in shaping urban life.
About the London Architecture Series:
Presented in partnership with the London Society of Architects, the London Architecture Series is a seasonal program of free events that explore the practice of architecture in our region and across Canada. Each session invites attendees to engage with architects, designers, and thinkers who shape our built environment, offering fresh perspectives on design, sustainability, and community. Whether you’re a professional, student, or simply curious, this series is a welcoming space to learn, connect, and be inspired.
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