2023
Markus Klinko is an award-winning fashion and pop culture photographer and film director who is renowned all over the world. The Swiss-born artist has worked with a wealth of legendary celebrities in music, film and fashion, and has created poignant and striking images that capture the essence of popular culture of the 2000s.
Klinko was initially interested in music. He was a classically trained harpist and studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris. Klinko was a featured solo performer with orchestras around the world, signed an exclusive recording contract with EMI Classics and was awarded the Grand Prix de Disque for his recording of French harp music with members of the orchestra of the Paris Opera Bastille.
In 1994, Klinko suffered a hand injury and chose to retire from recording and performing. Instead, he decided to take up fashion photography. He’d made friends in the industry over the years and his talent earned him assignments with the likes of the London Sunday Times and Interview magazine and other French and British fashion magazines. Klinko eventually met revered British rock star David Bowie because he was shooting Bowie’s wife — supermodel, entrepreneur and actress Iman.
In 2001, the photographer shot the cover of the book I Am Iman — Iman's book, which features contributions by David Bailey, Helmut Newton and others — and Bowie commissioned Klinko to photograph him for the cover of the singer’s 2002 album Heathen. Klinko and Bowie worked together again for the cover of GQ, and a 2001-era collection of never-before-seen images of the musician that Klinko shot called “Bowie Unseen” has garnered international critical acclaim.
Collaborating with digital post-production artist and photo editor Indrani, Klinko has created some of the most iconic album covers of the 21st century and has worked with American superstars Beyoncé, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. Over the years, the photographer has worked for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Hugo Boss, L’Oréal Paris and many more. A campaign he shot for children with AIDS raised over one million dollars in merely three days. The book Icons: The Celebrity Exposures of Markus and Indrani was published in 2012.
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Ice Spice, The Bath - Paper Magazine - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
“Ice Spice, The Bath” is a radiant and visually arresting portrait of Ice Spice, photographed in 2023 by acclaimed Swiss photographer Markus Klinko. Created as the cover image for Pa...
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Ice Spice, On Throne - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
“Ice Spice, On Throne” is a regal and visually captivating composition that crowns the artist as a modern-day queen of pop culture. Seated on a luminous, sculptural throne, she exude...
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Ice Spice, Jean Paul Gaultier - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
In this striking couture portrait, Markus Klinko elevates Ice Spice into the realm of high fashion iconography. Dressed in a sculptural black ensemble, her presence is both powerful ...
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Ice Spice, Lambo - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
“Ice Spice, Lambo” captures the artist in a scene of unapologetic luxury and attitude. Reclining against a sleek supercar, she embodies confidence, independence, and contemporary gla...
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Off the Chain, 2014 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
Chains by Markus Klinko and Indrani is a sensual contemporary fine art photograph defined by water reflections, gold chain details, and sculptural body composition. The close framing...
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The Goldfish, 2018 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
The Goldfish by Markus Klinko presents a vivid contemporary beauty portrait with surreal visual impact. A woman holds a glass containing two goldfish before her face, creating a laye...
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Britney - ICE, Fine Art Photography
By Markus Klinko
Located in Vienna, AT
Britney Spears photographed by Markus Klinko. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist...
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Leila
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
Markus Klinko is an award-winning international photographer and director whose distinct style is defined by his willingness to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional tec...
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Brittany - Back - Ltd Ed of 12 - can ship rolled or framed
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
World-renowned photographer. Brittany Spears at her best. 24x20 or 40x30 available. Ltd Editions. Framing options available as well. About t...
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"Ines, New York, " New Signed Lt'd Edition Photograph, Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning signed, limited-edition silkscreen of Ines Rivero shot by international celebrity photographer Markus Klinko (bio below) in 1997. We offer this strictly limited-edition signed C-print in a range of sizes and prices. The editions are quite small, so you'll own a remarkably rare and collectible work of photographic art. Shipping is FREE. Proudly presented by Guy Lyman Fine Art, New Orleans, with our firm guarantee. Ask about our other superb photographs by Markus Klinko, of stars including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kate Winslet, Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Lopez, and many others (see below). (Since this item will be shipped directly from the publisher, the seller can only provide specific edition information to buyers at the actual point of sale. Please message the seller to request this information at the point of purchase.) Markus Klinko is an award-winning, international fashion/celebrity photographer and director, who has worked with many of today's most iconic stars of film, music, and fashion. Klinko has photographed the likes of Beyonce, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Iman. His editorial clients include Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, and Interview magazine. Brands such as Lancôme, L'Oréal Paris, Nike, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui, Pepsi, Skyy Vodka, and Remy Martin have hired Klinko to create advertising campaigns. His campaign for Keep A Child Alive raised over one million dollars for children with AIDS in just 3 days. Born in Switzerland of French, Italian, Jewish, and Hungarian descent, Klinko spent his early years training to become a classical harp soloist. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris. Later, Klinko signed an exclusive recording contract with EMI Classics, as well as a management contract with Columbia Artists Management. He received the Grand Prix de Disque for his recording of French harp music...
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By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully Charged, 2023 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 25 48x60” ed of 12 Hand Signed by A...
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Billie -Ltd Ed of 12 - can ship framed or rolled
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
Billie Eilish at her best shot by world-renowned photographer. 24x20 or 40x30 available. Ltd Editions. Framing options available as well. About ...
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