Nidia Corneli

Artist profile

Nidia Corneli is a Mexican artist blending magical realism, hyperrealism, abstraction and figuration. Her work has reached over 20 countries, with 30+ solo and 120+ national and international exhibitions. Her honors include "Emozzioni" (India); "Forjadores de México A.C." (Mexico); "CARAVAGGIO–Great Master of Art", "Pegasus", "Top Contemporary Artist" and "Leonardo da Vinci" (Italy); "International Barcelona Award" (Spain); "IWS AG Santiago Honorable Mention" in Santiago, Chile; "Leaders Protagonist of Arts" (Washington, DC); and, most recently, "Renoir" (France). Featured in “Mujeres Mexicanas en el Arte,” she has led Mexico’s participation in Urbino in Acquerello, Italy (2018–2026), and served as Mexico’s Brand Ambassador for the Qatar International Art Festival (QIAF) in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across North America, Europe and Asia.