LSAF Moves to Strengthen Public Art, Creative Expression in Lagos.
According to them, building on the success of its debut, as Nigeria’s first open-air gallery, LSAF is transforming how people experience art by taking it beyond traditional gallery walls and into the heart of public life.
Organised by Inscribe Art and LASPARK, the festival scheduled for November 7, 2026, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos is a citywide celebration of public art and youth culture, turning Lagos into a living canvas for creative expression.
“We have always believed that Art shouldn’t be confined in the galleries nor museums but become more accessible to the public and it’s very encouraging to have partners such as Adidas, who share same belief help us bring the second edition to life,” said Osa Okunkpolor, widely known as Osa Seven, founding council member, Lagos street art festival..
Beyond the festival itself, LSAF is building a growing public art movement in Africa. With a focus on visibility, opportunity and education, it supports emerging artists through opportunities to showcase their work, collaborate and learn. Its programme of mural painting, workshops and talks, alongside a digital archive of artworks created, helps preserve the stories behind the art and contributes to the evolving cultural identity of Lagos. The Lagos Street Art Festival invites art lovers, creatives and the wider public to experience Nigeria’s first open-air gallery and be part of a movement making art more accessible, visible and connected to everyday life.
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