Yavor's numerous successful solo exhibitions in the '80s and '90s were held in Luxembourg, Sweden, Spain, England, and the Netherlands. In 2001, Yavor Tsanev was recognized and included in one of the most prestigious Cambridge art catalogs: 2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century. This title expanded his international popularity and heightened recognition of his merit.

Awards:

1985-First Place in the Seventh National Biennial of Graphic Arts in Budapest, Hungary

1989-First Place in the National Biennial "Miniature Art" in Toronto, Canada

1993-Special Prize from the judges of the International Exhibition of Graphic Arts in Stockholm, Sweden

1999-Grand Prix in Print International Biennial in Taipei, China

2001-Included in the Cambridge Art Catalog: 2000 Outstanding Artists and Designers of the 20th Century

Tsanev's passion for classical art and Renaissance masters combined with modern color palette and spurs of abstract expressionism make his style a fusion of ancient and modern art. Consumed with the theme of the human as a part of nature, he explores that harmony in many of his works.

Tsanev's art works are owned by the National Art Gallery in Sofia and private collections of royal families of Spain and Monaco. Tsanev's art works are also part of private collections in Sweden, Luxembourg, Spain, Egypt, Netherlands, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, Canada, China, Hungary, England, and the United States.