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Particularly in turbulent times \u2018Self-Assertiveness\u2019 showcases artists from Africa who have achieved international success and assert themselves confidently in a volatile art market which, in recent years, has dealt harsh blows to emerging artists in particular and scared off collectors. On display at the AG18 Gallery \u2013 unlike anywhere else in Austria \u2013 are powerful works by: Boris Anje Anjel, Gerald Cukwuma, Hako Hankson, Oluwole Omofemi, Damilola Opedun, Zandile Tschabalala. Also on display are bold, up-and-coming young artists \u2013 from Africa and \u2013 such as Daniela Frimpong, Famakan Magassa and Thomas Vava \u2013 from Austria\u2019s \u2018Black Community\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-Assertiveness<\/strong><br>11.09.2026 \u2013 17.10.2026<br>AG18 Gallery<br>Annagasse 18, 1010 Vienna<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ag18gallery.com\">https:\/\/ag18gallery.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>11.09.2026 \u2013 17.10.2026 Self-confidence, self-assertion and assertiveness are the defining themes of the exhibition. The artists at AG18 Gallery present their perspectives on these themes, each with their own unique approach and style, and through their own life stories, which illustrate how one can assert oneself with self-confidence. 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