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.
Find original Markus Klinko portraits, nude photography and other photography on 1stDibs.
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
BEYONCÉ, NIGHT SKY by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyoncé by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2003 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" high ...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
IMAN, GODDESS by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Iman by photographer Markus Klinko taken in New York, 2004 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" ...
C Print
The Wave Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Wave Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 24×24 inches/ 61 x 61 cm P...
C Print
Paris Hilton Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Paris Hilton Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition Silver Gelatin Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity s...
Silver Gelatin
Reflection by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
From a stunning collection of contemporary nudes from celebrated photographer, Markus Klinko, featuring amongst others, Dita Von Teese, Stoya and Aubrey O’Day This print is availabl...
C Print
Stoya Smoking
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Stoya by Markus Klinko, from a stunning collection of contemporary nudes from the celebrated photographer featuring amongst others, Dita Von Teese and Aubrey O’Day This print is ava...
C Print
IMAN, FABULOUS by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Iman by photographer Markus Klinko taken in New York, 2004 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" ...
C Print
IMAN, DIVINE by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Iman, titled "Divine" by photographer Markus Klinko taken in New York, 2003 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by M...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Janet Jackson with Black Panther, Los Angeles, 2006
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Janet Jackson with Black Panther, Los Angeles, 2006 by Markus Klinko This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klink...
C Print
IMAN, FLOWERS by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Iman by photographer Markus Klinko taken in New York, 2004 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" ...
C Print
David Bowie "Bowie, At Home" by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New Release - January 2026 "Bowie, At Home" New York, 2001 Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen"....
C Print
David Bowie "Bowie, Classic" by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New Release - January 2026 "Bowie, Classic" New York, 2001 Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen"....
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
BEYONCE, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE back cover image by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyonce by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2003 for the back cover of the album, Dangerously In Love This print is available in the following s...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
AURIELEE SUMMERS, THE BATH by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of AURIELEE SUMMERS, THE BATH by photographer Markus Klinko in 2013 in Los Angeles. This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Beyonce, GOLD, New York, 2009
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release August 2022. Beyoncé, GOLD, New York, 2009 by Markus Klinko This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" x 24" - Edition 50 4...
C Print
Pamela Anderson Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Pamela Anderson Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x ...
C Print
David Bowie Style Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
David Bowie Style Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 ...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Beyoncé, Seduction by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyoncé by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2003 during the sessions for the cover of the album, Dangerously In Love This print is available in ...
C Print
The Savior Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Savior Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition Silver Gelatin Print Produced from the original negative Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 24×24 inches/ ...
Silver Gelatin
Eva Mendes Dior Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes Dior Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Pape...
C Print
Lady Gaga
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Lady Gaga by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2009 in London for 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty. This print is availabl...
C Print
Lady Gaga 2009 Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Lady Gaga 2009 Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x 6...
C Print
Lady Gaga Throne 2009 Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Lady Gaga Throne 2009 Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/...
C Print
Jennifer Lopez Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Jennifer Lopez Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Jada Smith Tree Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Jada Smith Tree Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x ...
C Print
Jason Statham Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Jason Statham Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x 61...
C Print
The Descent Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Descent Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition Silver Gelatin Print Produced from the original negative Certificate of authenticity supplie...
Silver Gelatin
Stoya Running Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Stoya Running Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition Stoya, nude on the roof of the Rosslyn Hotel at night. C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of...
C Print
Diane Kruger Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Diane Kruger Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper...
C Print
The Realization Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Realization Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Edition signed by the artist C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×2...
C Print
Britney Dreams 2004 Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Britney Dreams 2004 Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 5...
C Print
Stoya Running
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Stoya by Markus Klinko, from a stunning collection of contemporary nudes from the celebrated photographer featuring amongst others, Dita Von Teese and Aubrey O’Day This print is ava...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
DITA VON TEESE, THE HORSE by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Dita Von Teese by photographer Markus Klinko in 2009 in Los Angeles. This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus K...
C Print
New Release : David Bowie : The Protector monochrome
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release July 2022. The Protector in black and white. Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated c...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
BEYONCE, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE dancing by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyonce by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2003 during the cover sessions for the album, Dangerously In Love This print is available in the fol...
C Print
Lady Gaga by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Lady Gaga by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2009 in London for 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty. This print is available in the following sizes,...
C Print
David Bowie : The Descent Album Version, New York, 2001 by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New Release - October 2023 "Bowie, The Descent- Album Version, New York, 2001" Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen". This shot of David Bowie is...
C Print
EXCLUSIVE DAVID BOWIE BOX SET by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New and exclusive, set of three David Bowie prints by Markus Klinko This stunning set features three individual 20x24" limited edition prints, signe...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
DITA VON TEESE, GLAMOUR EVANGELIST by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Dita Von Teese by photographer Markus Klinko in 2009 in Los Angeles. This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus K...
C Print
BEYONCÉ, RECLINE by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyoncé by photographer Markus Klinko in 2003 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" high - Editio...
C Print
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
NEW RELEASE David Bowie, Flipped, 2001 by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release September 2022. David Bowie, Flipped, 2001 by Markus Klinko Reworked negative image of David Bowie, taken from Markus Klinko's original imag...
C Print
David Bowie "The Protector", Signed Lt'd Ed, Markus Klinko, New Release
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning signed, limited-edition photo of David Bowie, shot by international celebrity photographer Markus Klinko (bio below) in 2002. We offer this strictly limited-edition signed...
Photographic Film
$5,500
Beyonce "Dangerously in Love" Album Photograph Signed Lt'd Ed. by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is the iconic photo of Beyonce that graced the cover of her hit album "Dangerously in Love." Shot by international celebrity photographer Markus Klinko (bio below), this strictl...
Photographic Film
Katie Holmes, Signed Lt'd Edition Photograph, Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning limited-edition photo of the lovely Katie Holmes, shot by international celebrity photographer Markus Klinko (bio below) in 2004. We offer this...
Photographic Film
David Bowie Rhythm Roulette Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
David Bowie Rhythm Roulette Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 30 x ...
C Print
Dita Von Teese Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Dita Von Teese Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Eva Mendes Running Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes Running Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Eva Mendes The Dance Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes The Dance Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied ...
C Print
Dita Von Teese Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Dita Von Teese Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Dita Von Teese Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Dita Von Teese Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Eva Mendes Church Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes Church Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Pa...
C Print
Eva Mendes Fire Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes Fire Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Pap...
C Print
Eva Mendes Gold Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Eva Mendes Gold Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Pape...
C Print
Laetitia Casta Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Laetitia Casta Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied P...
C Print
Kate Winslet Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Kate Winslet Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Pape...
C Print
Stoya Smoking Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Stoya Smoking Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20 × 24 inches/ 51 x ...
C Print
The Hunt Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Hunt Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x 61 cm P...
C Print
The Encounter Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Encounter Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of authenticity supplied Paper size 20×24 inches/ 51 x 61...
C Print
Ronnie Wood Rolling Stones by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood by photographer Markus Klinko taken in London, 2000 This print is availa...
C Print
New release - BEYONCE, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE monochrome
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of Beyonce by photographer Markus Klinko. Shot in 2003 during the cover sessions of the album, Dangerously In Love This print is available in the foll...
C Print