Akin Space Award Winner Kseniya Tsoy and special guest Robot Caffeine at Remote Gallery
Image Description: A black-and-white illustration of a girl with long hair, winking and pointing at the viewer. Below her, the text asks, "What do YOU know about Uzbekistan?" Surrounding text includes event details: "March 21-22, Illustrations & Photography Exhibition by Kseniya Tsoy, Book Launch, www.ktsoy.art / @ktsoy.art, Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W."
Kseniya Tsoy
I AM FROM UZBEKISTAN
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
March 21-22
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Book Launch & Exhibition
Book Launch Event: Fri. March 21: 6–8 PM
Family-Friendly Activities: Sat. March 22: 2-4 PM
Don't miss this special celebration of art, culture, and storytelling!
Join artist and Akin space Award Winner, Kseniya Tsoy as she presents her debut book—written and illustrated to share the wonders of Uzbekistan, her first home. Discover fascinating facts about this legendary land at the heart of the mythical Silk Road, and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, never-before-seen sketches, and unique visual inspirations. Explore rare artifacts and research materials brought from Uzbekistan, along with cultural treasures from the artist’s personal collection—some available for purchase.
You can RSVP to Kseniya’s exhibition here: https://docs.google.com/forms
Image Description: A composite image featuring photos of the artist merged with a black-and-white illustration of a joyful young Uzbek girl. They are holding hands, both with bright smiles and the girl's arms raised in excitement.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Kseniya Tsoy is Toronto's very own visual artist who was born and raised under the bright sun of the Fergana Valley, the beating heart of Uzbek traditions and culture. Growing up among centuries-old crafts, bustling bazaars, and the irresistible flavors of Central Asian cuisine, she developed a deep love for community, storytelling, and, of course, a perfectly brewed pot of tea.
A true Uzbek at heart, Kseniya has a magical ability to turn strangers into friends—usually over a steaming plate of home-cooked plov or a passionate debate about the undeniable superiority of Uzbek watermelons. When she’s not hosting lively gatherings, she’s out chasing her endless curiosity for cultures around the world—one story, one shared meal, and one adventure at a time.
Kseniya is a Space Award Winner. The Newcomer Space Award is a partnership between Toronto Arts Foundation’s Neighbourhood Arts Network and Akin. This award focuses on providing affordable shared studio and/or exhibition space to newcomer professional artists who are past recipients of our Newcomer Arts Access Award (formerly known as RBC Arts Access Award). This award not only provides funding and space essential for professional artists to grow their practice, but also supports artists in growing their network through the shared studio space model.
You can see her work at www.ktsoy.art / @ktsoy.art
Image Description: A poster for the exhibition "Robot Caffeine" featuring six graphic slices of bright, mottled colors. The text reads: "Solo exhibition and market, Sunday, March 23, 2-4 PM, Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W, www.theeveryone.co."
ROBOT.CAFFEINE: A Solo Exhibition
Remote Gallery
568 Richmond St W
Sunday March 23: 2-4 PM
Get ready to step into the wildly creative world of @robot.caffeine—a seven-year-old artist whose imagination runs on pure curiosity (and maybe a little extra battery power)!
Back for their second(!) solo exhibition, this one-of-a-kind show is bursting with bold colors, LEGO bricks, and ideas that might just bend the rules of reality. It’s a celebration of boundless childhood creativity—a reminder that age is just a number, but art is limitless!
Don’t miss this electrifying power of wonder and play. See you there!
Expect:
Art that zaps your imagination
A peek inside the creative circuits of a pint-sized visionary
Fun and unique things for sale, because... why not?
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Robot Caffeine is an artist who colours outside the lines—and sometimes, the whole canvas. From wild animal doodles to quirky murals that’ll make you smile, they turn the ordinary into the unexpected. Known for their playful “art interventions,” this artist brings a mix of mischief and imagination to everything they create, 100% authentic and unapologetically childlike.
Big ideas, bold colors, and a whole lot of fun—that’s Robot Caffeine in a nutshell.
You can check what he is up to at: www.theeveryone.co
Image Description: The artist stands wearing a bright Keith Haring outfit, sipping from a straw in glass while sporting colourful sunglasses. A vibrant mural serves as the backdrop in a warm climate.