Nelson Gallardo is a Colombian-born artist, currently living in New York City whose work blends contemporary realism with vibrant explorations of traditional and modern landscapes. Nelson has received notable recognition, including the gold prize at the 7th International Biennial of Kanagawa, the special award from the Seattle - Korean American Artist Association in 2024, a scholarship from the Departmental Institute of Fine Arts of Cali for his artistic talents.

Exhibitions:

 2025, “Unusual Views” Rhode Island, Rhode Island Watercolor Society, United States

 2025, “People 2025” 3rd annual juried Group exhibition, Gallerium Art Gallery, Canada

 2024, “Group Art Show” Pelham Art Center, Westchester, NY

 2024 “Longing For Home” Group Exhibition, Korean American Artist Association of WA Lynnwood, WA

 2024 “Art Auction for the Middle Collegiate Church Group Show”, White Box, NY

 2024 “The Joy of Korean Journey” Brooklyn Art Cave, Solo Exhibition, Brooklyn, NY  

 2024 “Every Picture Tells a Story” The Old Town Arts and Crafts Guild, Group Exhibition, Cutchogue, NY 

 2019-2022 “Into the Light: Behind the Scenes in the Fight for our Planet”, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Solo Exhibition, New York, NY 

 2000 “Young Artistic Talents” Fine Arts Institute, Group Show, Cali Colombia

 Academic and awards

 Hanji Paper and Korean Art, Suwon South Korea, 2022

Visual Arts with a focus on Fine Art, Nurenberg Germany, 2005

Fine Art, Instituto de Bellas Artes, Colombia 1999

 Special Award, ‘Cheongnyangni Market’ Korean Art Association, 2024

Gold Award, 7th International Biennial of Kanagawa, Japan 1999a