Lagos, Nigeria — Artists across the city took to the streets on Saturday to participate in the second edition of the Lagos Street Art Festival, transforming public spaces into open-air galleries.
The event featured a variety of creative expressions, with participants using both traditional brushes and spray cans to execute their works directly on urban surfaces.
The primary objective of the festival is to democratize access to visual art by moving it out of enclosed gallery settings and into areas frequented by the general public.
By situating the artwork in high-traffic zones, the organizers aim to engage a wider audience that may not typically visit conventional art institutions.
This initiative reflects a broader trend in the region to integrate artistic expression into the daily fabric of city life, fostering greater interaction between creators and the community.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
