Glyn HUGHES was born in north Wales in 1931 and died in Cyprus on 23 October 2014.

He was educated at Holywell Grammar School and studied art at Bretton Hall in Yorkshire. After teaching art and drama in London for three years, he moved to Cyprus in 1956, where he became one of the most influential figures in the development of the island’s modern art scene.

In 1960, together with Christoforos Savva, Hughes founded Apophasis Gallery in Nicosia, a pioneering venture that became an important centre for contemporary art in the newly independent Republic of Cyprus. Following Savva’s death in 1967, Hughes continued to play a major role in Cypriot cultural life through painting, teaching, theatre, writing and experimental artistic activity.

In 1971, he created Synergy, an annual event that combined conceptual and environmental art and took place until 1974. Through such initiatives, Hughes became closely associated with performance, installation and experimental art in Cyprus, helping to open new directions for the island’s artistic community.

His work is marked by a vivid sense of colour, expressive movement and imaginative composition. Working across painting, set design, theatre, writing and art criticism, Hughes developed a multifaceted practice that reflected both his Welsh background and his deep connection with Cyprus. His art often reveals a strong interest in the human condition, memory, humour, tragedy and the theatrical qualities of everyday life.

Glyn Hughes exhibited widely in Cyprus and abroad and his contribution was recognised through major retrospective exhibitions, including the exhibition *Glyn Hughes 1931-2014* at NiMAC, the Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre. He remains remembered as a pioneering artist, teacher and cultural figure whose work was central to the evolution of modern and contemporary art in Cyprus.