TAW African Art Gallery

TAW African Art Gallery Art Dealler/Gallerist, Senior IT Program Manager, Realestate Professional based out of the DMV.

A Cultural Xenophile, traveling across various countries throught the African Diaspora.

08/28/2026

NEW ARTWORK — “Battle of the Afros”

TAW African Art Gallery is proud to present a new collaborative work by Cuban figurative realist Joel Corrales Marquez.

“Battle of the Afros” brings together two powerful expressions of Black womanhood and influence through Pam Grier and Angela Davis—two women whose impact during the 1970s reached audiences through very different arenas.

Pam Grier represents Black cinematic iconography—beauty, confidence, independence, sensuality, and the emergence of the Black woman as a commanding presence on screen.

Angela Davis represents intellectual and political resistance—activism, scholarship, social consciousness, and an uncompromising demand for justice.

The title is intentionally playful. This isn't truly a battle between the two women. Their Afros become the visual bridge connecting them—a symbol of an era when natural Black hair communicated identity, pride, defiance, and freedom.

Their direct gazes create the appearance of confrontation, but the deeper message is one of parallel power.

The floral leather jackets add another layer of contrast: softness and strength, beauty and rebellion, femininity and fearlessness. Vintage poster imagery surrounding the figures connects their individual stories to the broader cultural and political landscape of 1970s Black America.

Two icons. Two paths. One era of transformation.

About the Artist:
Joel Corrales Marquez is a Cuban artist known for his distinctive command of figurative realism, portraiture, and visual storytelling. His ability to capture not only physical likeness but also attitude, emotion, and cultural presence gives his paintings their narrative power.

Joel has created several works for TAW over the past six to seven years, and we are proud to continue this creative relationship.

🎨 Battle of the Afros
Artist: Joel Corrales Marquez | Cuba
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 50 × 45 in
Presented by: TAW African Art Gallery

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Menelaw Sete43 x 62 inOil on Canvas
08/28/2026

Menelaw Sete

43 x 62 in

Oil on Canvas

08/27/2026

THE NEW TAW AFRICAN ART GALLERY WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE

We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned digital home of TAW African Art Gallery — created to provide a richer, more immersive way to experience the art, artists, cultures and stories that define TAW.

Our new website represents more than a place to view artwork. It reflects the evolution of TAW and our continued commitment to connecting collectors and art lovers with compelling works from artists throughout Africa, the African Diaspora and beyond.

Visitors can explore original fine art, featured artists, exhibitions, cultural stories and the growing TAW experience, all through a cleaner, more contemporary platform designed around Art. Culture. Connection.

After years of building relationships with artists around the world, I’m excited about this next chapter and where we are taking TAW.
The gallery may be digital, but the connection to the art is very real.

Visit the new TAW African Art Gallery website and explore.

Art. Culture. Heritage. Connection.

New Commissioned Artwork!Beauty can be striking without saying a word.“Ancestral Desire” by Cuban artist Daver Ivan Parr...
08/25/2026

New Commissioned Artwork!

Beauty can be striking without saying a word.

“Ancestral Desire” by Cuban artist Daver Ivan Parra is an oil-on-canvas celebration of Black beauty, femininity, culture, heritage, and self-possession.
Size: 45 × 50 in.

The rich brown complexion, bold red background, blue eyeshadow, silver lips, and gold African-inspired jewelry create a powerful blend of contemporary beauty and ancestral identity. The strawberry adds a touch of sweetness, desire, pleasure, and sensuality.

Her closed eyes suggest confidence and inner peace—she isn't performing for the viewer. She is simply comfortable in her own beauty.

Daver Ivan Parra, trained at the Professional Academy of Arts in Santiago de Cuba, is known for his exceptional figurative realism and mastery of detail. His works for TAW include Moon Light, Blue Smooches, Black Girl Magic, Bonded Through Love, No Fear, and The Pose.

We are proud to continue our relationship with an artist who captures more than physical likeness—he captures texture, mood, beauty, and presence.

From vision → to artist → to canvas.

Stay tuned as Daver brings this newest TAW vision to life.

08/24/2026

Aparque' Para Fumar
(Parked for a Smoke)

Supplication: A Powerful Expression of Faith and HumilitySupplication is more than a sculpture—it is a visual expression...
08/21/2026

Supplication: A Powerful Expression of Faith and Humility

Supplication is more than a sculpture—it is a visual expression of faith, vulnerability, and the human desire for guidance beyond ourselves.

📍 Nigerian Art
Supplication
Mbaeri Stephen Chibueze
22 × 48 in
Fibre Cast

At TAW African Art Gallery, we believe art can transcend borders, cultures, and languages while connecting us to ideas that are deeply human.

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08/21/2026

Supplication: A Powerful Expression of Faith and Humility

We are thrilled to showcase this stunning new sculpture by Nigerian artist Mbaeri Stephen Chibueze (), whose remarkable work was featured at Dak’Art 2024, the prestigious Dakar Biennale in Senegal, where he was recognized among the top six participating artists.

Titled “Supplication,” this powerful sculpture is the first work in a four-part series exploring the concept of supplication—the act of prayer and seeking divine help, guidance, and blessings. The work speaks to humility, faith, and our dependence on the Creator or a higher power.

Our introduction to Stephen came through our friend and business partner Mansour Lo of Dakar, Senegal, owner of Jekk Art Incorporated. Mansour helped facilitate this collaboration and played an important role in coordinating communication and preparations for the exhibition.

We also extend our appreciation to Baba Ly and Stephen for supporting Mansour with the initial preparations for the sculpture's journey to TAW African Art Gallery in the United States.

Supplication is more than a sculpture—it is a visual expression of faith, vulnerability, and the human desire for guidance beyond ourselves.

Supplication
Mbaeri Stephen Chibueze
22 × 48 in
Fibre Cast

At TAW African Art Gallery, we believe art can transcend borders, cultures, and languages while connecting us to ideas that are deeply human.

Follow to discover more exceptional African art and the stories behind the artists who create it.

Les Trois DriankesMoussa Tine 31 x 39 inAcrylic on Canvas
08/18/2026

Les Trois Driankes

Moussa Tine

31 x 39 in

Acrylic on Canvas

08/17/2026

Vinson “Sheku” Irby: Art, Texture & the Human Experience

Meet Vinson “Sheku” Irby, a Washington, D.C. native, art educator, and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores history, cultural roots, identity, and the human experience.

Influenced by his father's abstract pastels and by the natural landscapes of Rock Creek Park and Tidewater Virginia, Sheku developed a distinctive artistic language centered on three-dimensional texture and layered materials.

His works combine acrylic mediums with cloth, string, paper, industrial materials, found objects, and even repurposed materials—transforming unexpected elements into compelling works of fine art.

His approach challenges us to look beyond traditional definitions of art and to consider how materials, history, and personal experience can come together to tell a powerful story.

Among the works featured by TAW African Art Gallery are:

🎨 Sheila — 36 × 42 in
🎨 Close to You — 36 × 45 in (SOLD)
🎨 Soulful — 36 × 42 in

For Sheku, art is an opportunity to expand our perspective on the human experience and discover beauty in materials and stories we might otherwise overlook.

At TAW African Art Gallery, we celebrate artists whose work does more than occupy a wall—it creates conversation, challenges perception, and invites us to see the world differently.

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