Vangelis Zafiropoulos was born on 5 July 1957 in Athens, Greece. He enrolled at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan (1985), but discontinued his studies out of a strong desire to become acquainted with the world.
Vangelis Zafiropoulos has presented the following personal exhibitions: Directions, Gallery F, Athens (1987); Agathi Art Gallery, Athens (1997, 2008); Kalfayan Art Gallery, Thessaloniki (2000); and Diana Gallery, Athens (2001).
Vangelis Zafiropoulos continues to live and work in Athens.