Tulchinskaya Maria

Maria Tulchinskaya is an award-winning visual artist specializing in experimental hybrid photography. Her innovative work explores the intersection of tradition and contemporary life, creating striking and thought-provoking visuals that combine elements of classical painting with contemporary aesthetics.

Born in Vologda, Russia, Maria’s practice underwent a transformative shift with her emigration in 2022, inspiring profound themes of identity, adaptation, and self-discovery. Her journey from commercial and editorial photography into fine art has allowed her to refine a creative process focused on deeply evocative storytelling.

Her talent is recognized globally. She is the Gold Winner at the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) 2024 and a Silver Medalist at the Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA). Maria has exhibited her work internationally, including shows in Milan, Paris, Tokyo, and New York.

Currently based in California, Maria remains committed to exploring collaborations that challenge the boundaries of photographic art and is a Finalist for the San Diego County Fair Exhibition of Photography 2026.

Awards and Recognition

Gold Winner — Fine Art / Portrait, My Japan, Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), 2024. 

Silver Winner — Fine Art Portfolio, Labyrinths of Emigration, Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), 2024. 

Editor’s Pick — Labyrinths of Emigration, LensCulture, 

Nominee — Conceptual Category, Labyrinths of Emigration, Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA), 2025. Honorable Mention — Fine Art: Conceptual, 

Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards), 2024. 

Top 35 Conceptual Photographers — International Fine Art Competition, 2023.

Selected Exhibitions

2026 

TIFA Winners Exhibition. Le Déco Gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan (May 26–31).

Exhibition of Photography. San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA (June–July).

ImageNation New York. One Art Space Gallery, TriBeCa, New York City, USA (March 27–29).

2025 

FotoSlovo Exhibition. Limassol, Cyprus (September). 

Visages/Faces (Art-Icon). Arles, France. Official program of Festival Off Arles (July).

2024 

Corporeality (Art-Icon). Bastille Design Center, Paris, France. Group show featuring David Lynch and Roger Ballen (November). 

ImageNation Paris. Joseph Le Palais Gallery, Paris, France (May).

2023 

ImageNation Milan. Fondazione Luciana Matalon, Milan, Italy (September).