1st TOYO FREE MARKET

Welcome to TOYO FREE MARKET!

In the current Korean art toy scene, artists rarely have the chance to showcase their physical works outside of limited opportunities like official fairs or exhibitions. Positioned right on the borderline between product and artwork, art toys still remain a strange, uncharted territory for both general collectors and fine art experts alike.

That is why we decided to step away from the rigid formats of 'fairs' or 'exhibitions' and approach the community through a more accessible 'free market' format. We wanted to create a welcoming space where everyone who loves art toys can gather, enjoy the pieces, directly communicate with the creators, and truly immerse themselves in this culture.

For our very first step, we are heading straight to where art toys are born: the artist's studio. Beginning with this inaugural event, we plan to host this free market once a month, traveling through the hidden workshops of various artists.

With the studio as our stage—a space where inspiration breathes and the creative process comes alive—we aim to introduce a new artist’s world each time. We invite you to join us and celebrate the first page of this extraordinary journey.