Taras Tolstikov

Taras Tolstikov’s practice explores notions of fragility and resilience, as well as the dominant and invasive forces present in both human and natural worlds. His work engages with our experiences of time, memory, and the recurrence of events. Taras often addresses political and social issues, critically examining authoritarian and colonial systems and their impact on societies and local landscapes. Through satirical caricature, he critiques regimes, questions myths, and reflects on the absurdity of power structures. His figurative works frequently embrace non-binary forms, challenging societal norms and expectations.

2023 Deleuze and Guattari Studies Conference and Camp, Belgrade
2023 Art Students League – Structural Drawing classes with Frank Porcu, New York City
2017 Workshop with Jacob Dhein, Seville
2016 Urban and Conceptual designing pre master program in KNUCA, Kyiv
2015 Bachelor Architecture degree in KNUCA, Kyiv
2014 Architectural workshop «Context Based Design», Kyiv
2011 Architecture lyceum, Donetsk
2009 Fine Arts school DHU, Donetsk

SOLO

2026 Let earth become the sky, Budapest
2025 Who defines the shape of your sky?, Amsterdam
2024 We Transform the Landscape then Landscape Transforms Us, New York City
2019 Spatial Relations, Budapest
2017 Vánderló Experience in Ukrainian Culture centre, Budapest

GROUP

2025 Art Weekend Budapest, Budapest
2025 Budapest Contemporary art fair, Budapest
2025 What will you do if the war continues?, Vienna
2025 My voice is starting to get more comfortable, Budapest
2025 Piece Peace Peas: pisssssssssss, Budapest
2024 Bushwick Open Studios, New York City
2023 Social Change in times of injustice, Athens
2022 Mariupol: City of Hope, Berlin
2020 Queer Budapest Art, Budapest.