Artzero’s Ikeja Art Salon has ended, but its echoes remain a reminder that art is not only for galleries, but for communities. Here are five takeaways from the exhibition. Writes Ireho Aito

Opening Moments
From the first hour, guests streamed into BA’s Place, welcomed by walls alive with paintings and sculptures. Conversations flowed easily as people encountered both familiar and new artistic voices.

Masters on Display
Works by Adeola Balogun, Muraina Akeem, and Ato Arinze reminded visitors of the roots of Nigerian contemporary art are always bold, textured, and deeply cultural. Their presence connected the show to the legacy of Artzero’s early days.

Fresh Energy
Emerging artists injected fresh perspectives. Their vibrant styles, inspired by everyday Lagos life, spoke with urgency and authenticity, bridging past and present.

Community Spirit
More than an exhibition, the salon became a gathering point. Friends, families, collectors, and curious passers-by turned the space into proof that art thrives on the Mainland as much as on the Island.

Closing Reflections
As the final day wound down, smiles, handshakes, and exchanged contacts marked the show’s success. Many left carrying artworks while others left with stories, memories, and new connections. New collectors emerged at Artzero show.

Words/Ireho Aito/Don’t Keep Your Art in the Finger!/Photographs/Ato Arinze/Artzero archives