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About Natalie Nishta

Born in Hamburg, Germany, and raised in Madrid, Natalie Nishta is a distinguished artist specializing in hand-drawn pastel art. Her creations transcend the visible, each piece telling its own unique story.

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Educational Background: Natalie's extensive art training includes:

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  • A B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design (Paris and NY)

  • A Master's in Visual Arts from New York University (Italy and NY)

  • A Doctorate in Art and Art Education from Columbia University Teachers College

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Professional Journey

Natalie has balanced her passion for painting with an accomplished career as a designer and art director for major international organizations for over two decades. Her extensive experience in both roles has not only honed her creative skills but also enriched her artistic perspective, allowing her to create visually compelling and impactful work. After nearly two decades in Manhattan, she relocated back to Europe and now resides between Spain and France, dedicating herself to being a full-time artist and entrepreneur.

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Exhibitions: Natalie's work has graced numerous prestigious galleries and institutions, including:

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  • Floor4Art, Harlem

  • Postcrypt Gallery, Columbia University

  • Macy Gallery, Columbia Teachers College

  • 80 Washington Square East Gallery, NY

  • The Barney Building, NY

  • Universita' d'Architettura di Venezia gallery, IUAV Venice

  • Metropolitan Building, LIC, NY

  • New Century Artists Gallery, Soho, NY

  • BWAC Pier Show 9, Brooklyn, NY

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She has also curated and exhibited at:

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  • Omega Institute, Rhinebeck

  • IYINY

  • Yoga-Yoga in New York

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Private collectors of her work are spread across New York, Washington State, Madrid, Bremen, Munich, Venice, and Frankfurt.

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Research & Teaching: Drawing from over two decades of interdisciplinary experience, Natalie has developed a holistic approach to art-making and teaching, integrating mindfulness with art practice. Her research, focusing on "pivotal moments" in an artist's life, informs this unique methodology.

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Her teaching credentials include:

  • Painting and design instructor at the National Academy School of Art and Design, New York

  • Instructor for graduate students at Columbia Teachers College

  • Leading workshops in creativity at holistic centers

  • Guest speaker and visiting artist at the University of Puget Sound

  • Invitation to speak at the National Arts Education Association (NAEA) in 2021

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