2010 Courses in Art History; University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl.

1993 Fine Arts in University of Miami in Coral Gables Florida.


1990 Fine Arts in Miami Dade Community College in Miami, Florida. 


1987 Tourism Management in Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in Cartagena, Colombia. 


1984 Fine Arts Studies in Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.


1982 Drawing with Master Jean Pierre Accault in Escuela de Bellas Artes in Cartagena, Colombia. 
1976 Drawing and painting in Norah Lennon's workshop in Cartagena, Colombia.

Diana Benedetti was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, a city full of fable, history and legend that has been influential in her style as a painter. She has always been very intrigued by the nature of the human condition and this has allowed her to reflect on her mission in her life. She uses nature, color and objects as an instrument to express a message of hope, faith and love.

Diana has worked professionally as a full-time artist for over 30 years. She began her studies at the School of Fine Arts as a teenager and has studied fine arts at Georgia State University, Miami Dade College and the University of Miami. At the University of Miami she attended Art History courses that have helped expand her understanding of her art and the influence it has on human history. Her life as a woman, mother and wife have also been a source of inspiration for her work as a painter.

Diana's works are full of vibrant colors and textures that enrich their content and message. She uses oil paints because it is a medium that allows her to give a very particular consistency, permanent colors and unsurpassed quality. "I love the soft consistency and shine of oil paints that allow me to manipulate the paint in many ways due to its slow drying. I really like the durability of oil paint that with proper technique guarantees that a work of art will last a lifetime."

In her adulthood, Diana is recognized for her realistic work. She uses symbols that when brought together in her works tell a story of human nature, of her perfections and imperfections. Diana feels that she fulfills her mission when her work awakens emotions in the viewer. Through her talents, she aspires to improve the world and somehow make it a better place to live.

2019- STORY OF A WOMAN- Shop Isabel, Miami, Fl.

2019- STORY OF A WOMAN-The Witz Gallery, Miami, fl

2013- PAREDES QUE HABLAN-Martina Diers Gallery-Wuppertal, Germany

2012 BACK TO BASICS- The Wirtz Gallery, Miami, Fl

2010 LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE”- The Wirtz Gallery, Miami, Fl

2009 “A PESAR DE LA TORMENTA”- Mesa Fine Art, Sto. Domingo, Dominican Rep.

2007 CHICA MORALES GALLERY; Hotel Estelar -Cartagena, Colombia.

2006 "EXPRESIONES" - O&Y Gallery- Coral Gables,Florida

2006 "SECRETOS"-Galeria de la Aduana- Barranquilla, Colombia.

2005 "REFLEXIONES" - LA-Art Gallery - San Salvador, El Salvador.

2004 "Vida Interior" Kapz Atmosphere Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida.

2003 "PENSAMIENTOS" Kapz Gallery, Coral Gables, Florida.

2018- STORY OF A WOMAN- Santa Fe Art Fair

2016- THE RED SHOW-Online Exhibition-Linus Galleries

2015-30 BY 30- Off ArtBasel Show-The Archive Fine Art; Miami Fl

2014-THE VIEWING AT VIZCAYNE-ART DAYS. Miami, Fl

2012
-XL and XS Formats - Maryland Federation of Art, Juried Exhibition; University of Maryland, Maryland, USA 
 - Nina Torres Fine Art; Group Exhibition, Miami, FL 
 - Small Works - Cristina Chacón Gallery, Miami, FL
 - "Be Still Life", Linus Gallery; Pasadena, California

2006 

- ART MIAMI - Miami Beach Convention Center -
Miami Beach, Florida. 
 - "Music and Dance in Painting and Sculpture" Art Rouge Gallery,
Coral Gables, Florida. 
 - The 22nd Salute to Florida Artists Riviera Country Club-Coral Gables,Fl


2005
- The 21th Annual Salute to Florida Artists Riviera Country Club
Coral Gables, Florida
- Teens Team up Against Cancer - Union Credit Bank: Miami, Florida.

- Art In the Tropics - Coral Gables, Florida. 


2004 

- The 20th Annual Salute to Florida Artists Riviera Country Club - Coral Gables, Florida. 
- "The Art of Cartagena" Colombian Consulate, Coral Gables, Florida.
- "The Art of Cartagena" City Hall of Coral Gables, Coral Gables, Florida.


2003

- The 19th Annual Salute to Florida Artists, Riviera Country Club Coral Gables, Florida. 
-"NOCHES DE CARTAGENA" Union Planter's Bank Coral Gables, Florida. 
- "A JOURNEY THROUGH ART..." Luzma Gallery Miami, Florida. 
- "NIÑOS DE PAPEL" FOUNDATION Diego's Restaurant - Coral Gables, Florida. 
- 1st Anniversary - KAPZ Gallery Coral Gables, Florida. 
- US-Colombian Chamber of Commerce Art Exhibit II -Kapz Gallery Coral Gables, Florida. 


2000
- EXHIBITIONS HALL- Banco Santander Central Hispano Internacional- Miami, Florida. 


1999
- MUSEO DE ARTE MODERNO - Cartagena, Colombia.
- ARTEXPO New York.
- "PERSPECTIVAS" Florida Museum of Hispanic and Latin American Art

1996
Kiwanis of Colombia - Coral Gables, Florida. 


1995
Consulado de Colombia - Coral Gables, Florida. 
1985 "La Mansion de San Diego" - Cartagena, Colombia.

1984
ESCUELA DE BELLAS ARTES - Cartagena, Colombia.
1983 EXHIBITIONS HALL Banco Ganadero-Cartagena, Colombia.