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On the evening of 4th March 2019 HRH the Prince of Wales hosted a reception in the grand gallery of Buckingham palace to celebrate the Cypriot diaspora in the UK. 150 high profile and successful UK Cypriots were invited: scientist, academics, artists, business people... Yorgos was extremely honoured to be one of them. In his speech ...

“As you set out for hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of discovery.” When in 1974 Yorgos set out on his journey he still had to discover Cavafy, art and life. His journey was long; took him across most of the continents. He held his thoughts raised high and ...

On 30th September 2017 the studio and gallery of Yorgos Papadopoulos were featured in the official Pafos 2017 Capital of Culture programme. Part of "Routes and Tracks", more than 130 visitors enjoyed samples of the work and some explanations about the unique technique Yorgos has developed over the years. Enjoying the success of his uniqueness, the ...

Almost five months since the entire content of the studio in Tottenham was shipped over and finally, the studio is completely set up. Ready in time for Pafos 2017 Capital of Culture to send us some visitors.

In 2016 Yorgos created his largest work to date - 2 by 3 meters - as part of a private commission. Due to family circumstances, it was not possible to create it in one of the larger glass studios in Germany he would usually go to for this size of work. The London studio had ...

At the end of last year glass artist Yorgos Papadopoulos celebrated 15 years of professional practice.  In itself it is a remarkable achievement to survive as a full time self employed artist for such a long period of time. It is even more so considering the fact that he has put himself outside the confinement ...

When one thinks of Pilchuck one cannot but think of the centre of the glass universe. And rightfully so! At Pilchuck there is glass galore. It is glass heaven! With an abundance of energy the school attracts the cream of the emerging and established glass artists of the world to teach the enthusiasts of all ...

On 23rd December, Mary of the Sweet Kiss II, a work by glass artist Yorgos Papadopoulos, was auctioned and raised money at a fundraising party organised by Anthoulla Pantelides at Cibo Cafe in Southgate, London. The purpose of the fundraiser was to allow Maria Whalley, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, to get alternative treatment at ...

Today the Pilchuck Summer Programme 2015 was announced. From 22nd June through 3rd July 2015 Yorgos will be teaching an interdisciplinary class on the creative and business aspects of architectural glass art. Anyone can apply.