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Artist Turns Maps Into Global Adventures | Richmond News
Meet Maria Rabinky, a Virginia-based artist turning hand-drawn maps into vibrant portals to the world—from Paris to Memphis—without ever boarding a plane. Since 2009, she’s crafted intricate, colorful cartography that invites exploration, blending architecture with whimsy. Her journey began as a Russian political refugee who found refuge in Henrico, Virginia, and later became an American citizen—a transformation that deeply shaped her art. Now, her maps adorn luggage, puzzles, and hearts, even reaching Ukrainians finding solace in a 5,000-piece puzzle. A trained architect turned illustrator…
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