TAW African Art Gallery (2026)

03/02/2026

SOLD!! Titled “Nubian Queen” by Argentine Artist Sergio Santancieri. Sista Denise is leaving the DMV for retirement in Barbados 🇧🇧. Wishing you health, wellness, comfort and peace. With overwhelming gratitude and appreciation, thank you for allowing us to consistently add to your wonderful art collection! May the ancestors continue to protect and guide you throughout. With that said, now let’s get ready to build some crates for shipping. taw_africanart.com.

30/07/2025

🚨 ✨ New Arrivals at Transcendent Artworks ✨🚨

We are proud to unveil two stunning new works by world-renowned Cuban realism artist 🇨🇺 — each a soulful celebration of Afro-Cuban identity, elegance, and resilience.

🚘 “Sunday’s Best”
Five distinguished gentlemen, suited in their Sunday finest, cruise the streets of Havana in a classic car — ci**rs lit, energy bold, style unmatched. A portrait of timeless brotherhood, pride, and cinematic grace, brought to life with Joel’s signature realism.

🥃 “Simple Pleasures”
A quiet Havana café. An elderly Afro-Cuban gentleman. A cigar, a glass of Havana Club rum, and a rare moment of peace. With elongated features and emotional depth, this piece honors resilience, nostalgia, and the beauty of stillness in a hard-lived life.

🎨 These works are more than paintings — they are living history.
They breathe. They speak. And they belong in collections that honor culture and soul.

🖼️ Now available: Print on Canvas + Custom Framing

📍 Shop & inquire at

www.transcendentartworks.com

🌍 Afro-Cuban Art | Diaspora Stories | Global Legacy

28/07/2025

🖼️✨ A story told without words…
🌍 www.transcendentartworks.com

Introducing “Aged To***co” 🎨 — a breathtaking new piece by renowned Cuban Realism artist Joel Corrales Marquez.

This powerful work captures a quiet moment between a seasoned Cuban couple in their 60s — side by side, hands steady, hearts aligned. As they roll aged cigar leaves with soulful precision, every movement becomes a whisper of love, labor, and legacy.

🇨🇺 This is more than a painting — it’s heritage on canvas. A tribute to craftsmanship, culture, and the kind of connection time can’t erase.

🔥 Get ready to experience art that breathes, speaks, and feels.

🖼️ Aged To***co — coming soon.

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08/04/2025

✨ Last night, I had the honor of being officially sworn in as a member of the City of Bowie Arts Committee! 🎨🖋️

As someone deeply passionate about creativity, culture, and community, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in a space that uplifts artistic voices and fosters meaningful expression across our city. 🌟

I’m looking forward to collaborating with fellow committee members, supporting local artists, and contributing to programs and initiatives that make Bowie a vibrant, inspiring place to live and create. 🏙️🎭

Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey — let’s make art happen! 🖌️💫

21/03/2025

TAW African Art Gallery | Artist Spotlight
🌍✨ Art Without Borders: The Vision of (Magatte Touré) 🎨

Senegalese painter Magatte Touré is the true definition of an Artistic Nomad, channeling powerful stories through a kaleidoscope of bold colors, textures, and mixed media. A proud graduate of the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts (2005), his artistry defies convention—blending tradition with contemporary edge and pushing the boundaries of visual expression.

But Touré’s work goes far beyond the canvas. As a special educator, he uses art as a transformative tool for children with intellectual disabilities—replacing stigma with celebration. In Senegal, these children are too often seen as cursed or spiritually afflicted. Through vibrant oranges, yellows, and joyful palettes, Touré paints a new narrative—one that centers humanity, individuality, and boundless potential.

His pieces are a counter-narrative to sorrow—bursting with life, emotion, and empowerment. With exhibitions, residencies, and workshops around the world, Touré continues to inspire and ignite conversation across borders.

Step into his world—where every canvas is a journey, and every color speaks.

Explore the works of Magatte Touré and other incredible Senegalese artists at TranscendentArtworks.com.

20/03/2025

🎨 “Afrocentric” – Redefining Beauty & Identity 🖤✨

Another stunning addition to our collection—“Afrocentric” by the brilliant Daver Ivan Parra of Santiago De Cuba. This powerful piece challenges conventional beauty standards, highlighting the depth, strength, and complexity of identity through bold realism and intricate detail.

With every brushstroke, this masterpiece speaks of heritage, resilience, and self-perception—a striking reminder that beauty is not confined to one definition but is as diverse as the cultures that shape it.

🔹 Artist: Daver Ivan Parra
🔹 Origin: Santiago De Cuba
🔹 Medium: Oil on Canvas
🔹 For Sale – DM us for inquiries!

🌍 Art that sparks conversation. Art that redefines perspectives. Own a piece that resonates beyond the canvas.

20/03/2025

🖤 “Bonded BY Love” – A Story of Strength & Resilience 🎨✨

This breathtaking masterpiece by renowned Cuban artist Daver Ivan Parra is more than just a painting—it’s a powerful reflection of history, love, and unbreakable spirit. The depth of this piece is chilling, evoking emotions of struggle, endurance, and the resilience of love in the face of oppression.

The shackles symbolize more than bondage—they represent the power of the mind to remain free, no matter the chains imposed by external forces. This 63 x 63 in. oil on canvas is a Transcendent Artworks favorite, capturing the raw beauty of human connection and survival.

🔥 FOR SALE – A rare opportunity to own an original piece that speaks volumes. DM us for inquiries!

20/03/2025

🌙 “Moon Light” – A Masterpiece from Cuba 🎨✨

Behold the captivating brilliance of Daver Ivan Parra—a renowned Cuban artist whose work stops viewers in their tracks. “Moon Light” is an original 55 x 55 in. oil on canvas, radiating depth, emotion, and mesmerizing detail.

This stunning piece, straight from Cuba, is more than art—it’s an experience. The contrast, the movement, the story within the shadows—it demands your attention and transforms any space it inhabits.

🔹 Medium: Oil on Canvas
🔹 Size: 55 x 55 in
🔹 Exclusively Available at Transcendent Artworks

🖤 Own a piece of transcendent beauty. DM us for inquiries!

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20/03/2025

🌟 You’re Invited! “Imagination Takes Flight” Art Exhibition Reception 🎨✨

Join the City of Bowie Arts Committee for an evening of inspiration at the “Imagination Takes Flight” Art Exhibition Reception! Experience a captivating collection of works that push the boundaries of creativity—where abstract visions, soaring landscapes, and dreamlike distortions come to life.

🎭 Art is where imagination takes flight. It begins with a spark—a memory, a dream, a fleeting moment of inspiration. As artists transcend reality, their creativity flows freely, transforming emotions into colors, textures, and forms that tell stories beyond words. This is where innovation happens, where art becomes more than an image—it becomes an experience. ✨

📅 Artists’ Reception: March 27, 2025
📍 Location: Bowie City Hall
🕕 Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM

📅 Exhibit Runs: Through May 16, 2025
🕰 Gallery Hours:
📌 Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
📌 Fri: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

🎨 Meet the artists, explore their creative worlds, and immerse yourself in a night of artistic discovery. Free & open to the public!

📩 Questions? Email Allyssa at [email protected]

20/03/2025

🌿 CALL FOR ARTISTS: Nature’s Palette Exhibition 🎨✨

Artists of all mediums, this is your moment! The City of Bowie, MD invites you to showcase your creativity in “Nature’s Palette,” a juried exhibition celebrating the breathtaking colors, textures, and emotions found in the natural world. From the golden hues of sunrise to the moody contrasts of a storm, let nature’s beauty inspire your masterpiece. 🌎🎭

🌟 Immerse us in your vision. Whether it’s bold strokes, delicate details, or thought-provoking abstracts—bring your artistic expression to life and captivate art lovers and casual observers alike. Let your work transport us into a realm of mindfulness, creativity, and transformation. 🎨💫

📅 Submission Deadline: March 21 - April 18, 2025 (5 PM)
📅 Exhibition Dates: May 19 - August 25, 2025
📍 Location: Bowie City Hall | 15901 Fred Robinson Way
🎭 Eligibility: Open to artists in the Metro D.C. & Baltimore area
✅ Selection: Curated by the Bowie Arts Committee

✨ Exhibit your artistry & celebrate the wonders of nature! 🌿🎶

🔗 Apply Here: Nature’s Palette Submission Form

🕰 Gallery Hours:
📌 Mon - Thurs: 8:30 AM - 8 PM
📌 Fri: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

📩 Questions? Contact Allyssa Jarrett at [email protected] or 📞 301-809-3068

19/03/2025

✨ AFRICAN PROVERB DAY ✨

🌳 “When the roots of a tree begin to decay, it spreads death to the branches.” 🌳

Ignoring foundational issues can lead to greater problems. Whether it’s personal growth, relationships, or business, addressing the root causes is key to thriving. 💡 Take the time to nourish your foundation, and watch everything around you flourish! 🌿✨

25/02/2025

Honoring the Legacy of Sea Diallo ✨🎨

With heavy hearts, we pay tribute to the extraordinary “Sea Diallo,” a legendary artist from Senegal whose work has forever shaped the world of art and culture. For over 26 years, Sea poured his soul into creating thought-provoking masterpieces that told powerful stories and honored African heritage. 🌍🎭

A self-taught visionary, Sea mastered sculpture and painting techniques through relentless study and passion, later earning a Master’s Degree in Painting & Sculpture in 2016. His journey was one of dedication, creativity, and storytelling, using his art to explore themes of women in African culture, human rights, the environment, and the power of tradition.

In 2022, we had the privilege of visiting the Village Des Arts in Dakar, Senegal, where we met Sea, affectionately calling him “Doc.” 🖌️ The moment we stepped into his studio, we were captivated by the figurative abstracts and embellished figures that filled his walls. But it wasn’t just his art—it was the way he taught, inspired, and poured his wisdom into every conversation. His love for art, culture, and storytelling was undeniable.

Sea’s visionary approach celebrated the richness of African identity and ignited inspiration in countless artists around the world. His brushstrokes, sculptures, and words spoke of resilience, beauty, and the unbreakable spirit of his people. ✊🏾✨

Though we mourn his passing, we celebrate his life, his artistry, and his everlasting impact. His work will forever stand as a testament to the power of art in shaping narratives, preserving culture, and uniting communities.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his brilliance. May his legacy continue to inspire generations to come. 🕊️🖤

🌍 Visit www.transcendentartworks.com (TAW African Art Gallery) to witness the magic of Sea’s artistry.

Rest in Power, Sea Diallo. Your art lives on. 🎨🔥

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