Alex Dzaghigian Vadet is a renowned Cypriot contemporary realist artist academically trained at the world’s leading fine art academies, including the Repin Academy in St Petersburg and the Grand Central Atelier in New York. He has received over 20 national and international art awards, including two Guinness World Records for his art. His paintings have been exhibited and acquired across Europe, the United States, Japan, and the UAE. Widely recognised for his technical mastery, Alex continues to push the boundaries of his practice, revitalising the principles of traditional oil painting for a modern era.
Building on this, he combines classical academic techniques with advanced developments from the conservation science community, developing a distinctive science based painting approach that bridges tradition and innovation. His meticulous attention to detail brings his subjects to life while maintaining a contemporary relevance that resonates with modern audiences.
2011 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2012 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2013 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2014 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2014 TEKE Educational technology department
2014 Thalassemia International Federation
2014 Drawing Kykkos forest
2014 40 years of occupation, 40 years of hope
2014 Human rights day art award
2015 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2016 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Global
2016 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2017 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Cyprus
2018 Guinness World Records
2020 Guinness World Records
2023 C-IDEA Design Award
2024 European Product Design Award
Moving forward, the primary focus is on Alex’s classical realism and its growing success in the art market. Over the past few years, Alex's dedication and strategic approach have positioned the work for significant value growth, even within a relatively short period. The priority now is to carry out long-term strategies that will first ensure stable pricing and further elevate the value of the artist. Part of this process involves continuing to refine and evolve the artistic practice, while establishing key collaborations with industry partners.