Ricardo Fabian Bertona

Ricardo Fabián Bertona (Córdoba, Argentina, 1969) is an established contemporary painter with an international career. After an extended stay in Spain and Italy, he returned to his native city, where he currently lives and works. His oeuvre stands out for its technical precision and stylistic versatility, moving seamlessly between hyperrealistic portraiture, figurative art, lyrical abstraction, and textured landscapes.

"For me, the artistic journey is endless, a reflection of an infinite universe," the artist shares. Bertona’s creative process is rooted in a deep emotional connection—a profound catalyst that drives him to project his inner world onto the canvas. He views painting as a mirror to observe his own emotional states and a vehicle to convey his absolute commitment to life.

Through a masterful command of color, form, light, and shadow, his artwork invites viewers into a personal dialogue with the energy captured on each canvas. Bertona’s internationally recognized paintings belong to prominent private collections across the globe, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Slovenia, Romania, the United Arab Emirates, and Argentina.

Visual Arts - National University of Cordoba - Argentina

Augst 2025 -

Nomination: Portraits section - The Almenara 2025 Art Prize.-
Nomination with the work: "La confidante" in the Portraits section of the online exhibition of the prestigious competition: Almenara Collection 2025.- Córdoba, Spain

July 2023 -

National Painting Contest Nomination - Argentina-
Nominated with one of my works for the national painting competition along with 35 other artists to: 25º SALÓN NACIONAL DE PINTURA "JOSÉ ÁNGEL NARDIN" - Santa Fe, Argentina

July 2021 -

National Painting Contest Nomination - Argentina-
23rd XI National Bicentennial Annual Hall - PAINTING - 2021
with my work "The voice of a Greek woman"
- Concordia - Entre Ríos - Argentina

September 2020 -

National Painting Contest Nomination - Argentina-
Nominated with one of my works for the national painting competition along with 35 other artists to: 22º SALÓN NACIONAL DE PINTURA "JOSÉ ÁNGEL NARDIN" - Santa Fe, Argentina

February / March 2020

Participation with my work "The voice of a Greek woman", in the collective exhibition of the Municipal Exhibition Hall of San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina. From February 7 to March 11, 2020

February / March 2019

Participation with my Work Reflections on my way, in the collective Exhibit...