A DISUSED office building in York is set to be handed over to internationally renowned street artists. Four floors of the strucutre, 2 Low Ousegate, have been chosen by arts group Bombsquad for its , ‘Rise of the Vandals’, which opens on Saturday June 22, to raise funds for Safe and Sound Homes (SASH). A year ago, Bombsquad , raising £11,753 in aid of York Mind.
A spokesperson for Bombsquad said: “The exhibition will showcase an exhibition of retrospective and contemporary spray paint culture, graffiti, street art and public art and will feature three galleries, a cinema room, an art shop and live DJ’s. “One floor will explore the history of Yorks graffiti scene to present day street art scene. “Showcasing photography, video and press clippings from the exclusive archives of Keith Hopewell, alongside his new work.
“Works by renowned artist, James Jessop, will be exhibiting 18 substantial canvases covering three decades of his work from his personal archives.” SASH is a youth homeless charity that offers emergency and longer-term housing to young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness across York, and North and East Yorkshire. Aimee Harding, fundraising Officer at SASH said: “We are delighted and honoured to have been selected as Bombsquad’s chosen charity.
“Being involved in this event is a life-changing opportunity for our young people. “As part of our SASH Enhancement Service, they are creating work for the event that will be showcased alongs.
