PHOTOGRAPHER MARKUS KLINKO
Markus Klinko is an award-winning photographer known for capturing some of the most iconic figures in film, music, and fashion. His work is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
He has photographed Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Naomi Campbell, among others. His editorial clients include Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar, while brands like Lancôme, L’Oréal, Nike, and Hugo Boss have commissioned his work. His campaign for Keep A Child Alive raised over $1 million in just three days.
Born in Switzerland, Klinko trained as a classical harp soloist, studying at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris before signing with EMI Classics. He won the Grand Prix du Disque and performed worldwide before shifting to photography in 1994 after a hand injury.
Discovered by Isabella Blow and Ingrid Sischy, he quickly rose to prominence, shooting David Bowie and Iman before creating iconic album covers such as Dangerously in Love (Beyoncé) and The Emancipation of Mimi (Mariah Carey).
Recognized as one of the most influential photographers of the 2000s, Harper’s Bazaar USA credited him with "single-handedly defining the decade." His work has been featured on E! News, CNN, and Bravo’s Double Exposure
Limited Edition - UNSEEN BOWIE
Limited Edition - CELEBRITY
“ As I celebrate my 30th career anniversary, my goal remains to document pop culture!
Our society's worship of celebrity culture still fascinates me, and I see my mission as merely holding up a mirror, reflecting back, as our obsession with fame takes on the role of religion.
I am not judging whether this is good or bad, but hope to instigate a wider conversation to further investigate this phenomenon.”
Markus Klinko
129.3 x 152.4 cm / 50.9 x 60 in Edition of 12 86.5 x 101.6 cm / 34 x 40 in Edition of 25 52. 2 x 61 cm / 20.6 x 24 in Edition of 50
NATURE VILLAINS B&W, 2002
125.6 x 152.4 cm / 49.5 x 60 in Edition of 12
84.1 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
SMOKING B&W, 2001 Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper
125.6 x 152.4 cm / 49.5 x 60 in Edition of 12
84.1 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50 Available in color
129.3 x 152.4 cm / 50.9 x 60 in Edition of 12 86.5 x 101.6 cm / 34 x 40 in Edition of 25 52. 2 x 61 cm / 20.6 x 24 in Edition of 50
THE DESCENT (Album Version)
120.8 x 152.4 cm / 47.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
80.9 x 101.6 cm / 31.9 x 40 in Edition of 25 49 x 61 cm / 19.3 x 24 in Edition of 50 Available in color
THE PROTECTOR
125.6 x 152.4 cm / 49.4 x 60 in Edition of 12 84 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
120.8 x 152.4 cm / 47.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
x 101.6 cm / 31.9 x 40 in Edition of 25 49 x 61 cm / 19.3 x 24 in Edition of 50
THE CROSS
150.3 x 152.4 cm / 59.2 x 60 in Edition of 12
100.2 x 101.6 cm / 39.5 x 40 in Edition of 25
60.2 x 61 cm / 23.7 x 24 in Edition of 50
152.4 x 152.4 cm / 60 x 60 in Edition of 12
101.6 x 101.6 cm / 40 x 40 in Edition of 25 61 x 61 cm / 24 x 24 in Edition of 50 Available in color
HEATHEN
THE LOOK
128.4 x 152.4 cm / 50.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
85.9 x 101.6 cm / 33.8 x 40 in Edition of 25
51.9 x 61 cm / 20.4 x 24 in Edition of 50
BEYONCE, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE
125.7 x 152.4 cm / 49.5 x 60 in Edition of 12
84.1 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
127.1 x 152.4 cm / 50 x 60 in Edition of 12
85 x 101.6 cm / 33.5 x 40 in Edition of 25
51.3 x 61 cm / 20.2 x 24 in Edition of 50
KIM KARDASHIAN, IN COFFIN
131.2 x 152.4 cm / 51.7 x 60 in Edition of 12
87.7 x 101.6 cm / 34.5 x 40 in Edition of 25
52.9 x 61 cm / 20.8 x 24 in Edition of 50
LADY GAGA - THE MASK
120.8 x 152.4 cm / 47.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
80.9 x 101.6 cm / 31.9 x 40 in Edition of 25 49 x 61 cm / 19.3 x 24 in Edition of 50
LADY GAGA - HELLO KITTY
114 x 152.4 cm / 44.9 x 60 in Edition of 12
76.4 x 101.6 cm / 30.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
46.4 x 61 cm / 18.3 x 24 in Edition of 50
KAWS X LYNDSAY LOHAN
125.4 x 152.4 cm / 49.4 x 60 in Edition of 12
83.9 x 101.6 cm / 33 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.7 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
JENNIFER LOPEZ - BILLBOARD
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper
152.4 x 152.4 cm / 60 x 60 in Edition of 12
101.6 x 101.6 cm / 40 x 40 in Edition of 25 61 x 61 cm / 24 x 24 in Edition of 50 Available in Diamond Dust
MARIAH CARREY, THE EMANCIPATION MIMI
129.9 x 152.4 cm / 51.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
86.9 x 101.6 cm / 34.2 x 40 in Edition of 25
52.4 x 61 cm / 20.6 x 24 in Edition of 50
LAETITIA CASTA, GORGEOUS FOREVER
119.9 x 152.4 cm / 47.6 x 60 in Edition of 12
80.3 x 101.6 cm / 31.6 x 40 in Edition of 25
48.7 x 61 cm / 19.2 x 24 in Edition of 50
JANET JACKSON, WITH PANTHER
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper
125.7 x 152.4 cm / 49.5 x 60 in Edition of 12
84.1 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
NAOMIE CAMPBELL
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper
125.7 x 152.4 cm / 49.5 x 60 in Edition of 12
84.1 x 101.6 cm / 33.1 x 40 in Edition of 25
50.8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 in Edition of 50
PAMELA