Skip to main content

Markus Klinko Art

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.

to
19
264
14
19
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
17
280
3
9
103
3
156
125
16
183
135
67
64
49
41
36
33
28
27
24
19
18
16
16
15
14
14
13
12
168
168
110
104
12
297
8,780
2,809
1,652
1,313
6
123
238
58
Artist: Markus Klinko
Markus Klinko - Repentance, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Dangerously in Love (Back), 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Dancing, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Pamela Anderson, Photography 2006, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, D&G #1, 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Mary J. Blige, Sitting, Photography 2006, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Keanu Reeves, #1, Photography 2000, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Ronnie Wood, The Rolling Stones (Color), 2000, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Lorea'l Paris, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Lady Gaga, The Throne, Photography 2009, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Laying, Photography 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Mary J. Blige, The Fur, Photography 2005, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Lady Gaga, Hello Kitty, Photography 2009, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Crazy In Love, Platinum, New York, 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
This work is hand-signed in pen by the artist. Edition of 8 + 2 AP's "Markus Klinko is an award-winning, international fashion/celebrity photographer and director, who has worked w...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Platinum

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Gold, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Recline, Photography 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Kim Kardashian, Photography 2009, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Iman, Fire, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Keanu Reeves, #3, Photography 2000, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Daphne Guinness, Church, Photography 2011, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Paris Hilton, That's Hot (Black & White), 2000, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Lady Gaga, The Mask, Photography 2009, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Kaws X Lindsay Lohan, Photography 2010, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Savior, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Joe Perry, Photography 2000, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Naomi Campbell, Photography 2006, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Seeing You From Afar, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Meditation (Black & White), Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Night Sky, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Meditation (Color), Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Dangerously in Love, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Beyonce, Seduction, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Style, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Light The Way, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Natural Villains (Color), Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Smoking (Black & White), Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Anne Hathaway, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Jump Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Jump 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 Print...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print

Markus Klinko - Rhythm Roulette, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Heathen, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Book, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Bowie, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Protector (Black & White), Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Pack, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Heavens, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - David Bowie GQ, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Challenge, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - David, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - David Bowie The Cross, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Hunt, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - The Encounter, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - OZZ, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - David Bowie, Photography 2001, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
"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. Kli...
Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

Digital, Archival Pigment

Markus Klinko - Diamond Dust - Beyonce, Dangerously in Love, 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
20th Anniversary Limited Edition Diamond Dust Print From the photoshoot of the 2003 album Dangerously in Love Diamond Dust - Beyonce, Dangerously in Love (Back) All available sizes...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print, Color

Markus Klinko - Diamond Dust - Beyonce Seduction, 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
20th Anniversary Limited Edition Diamond Dust Print From the photoshoot of the 2003 album Dangerously in Love All available sizes and editions: 20 x 24 in, Edition of 50 + 8 AP's 3...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print, Color

Markus Klinko - Diamond Dust - Beyonce, Dangerously in Love, 2003, Printed After
By Markus Klinko
Located in Greenwich, CT
From the photoshoot of the 2003 album Dangerously in Love All available sizes and editions: 20 x 24 in, Edition of 50 + 8 AP's 33.1 x 40 in, Edition of 25 + 6 AP's 49.5 x 60 in, Edi...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print, Color

Liz Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Liz 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 Printed 2020 Edition sizes are : 20×24 inches edition of 50 + 8 Artist’s proofs 40×30 inches edition of 25 + 6 Artist’s proofs 60×40 inches edition of 12 + 4 Artist’s proofs   FRAMING: Please note that this piece is unframed – however, we offer a full framing service. If you would like this piece framed, please contact us for a quote. international fashion/celebrity director iconic stars of film music fashion photographer nude model balcony reflections shadows city mountain glass
Category

Late 20th Century Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print

Tropics Nude Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
Tropics Nude 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 ...
Category

2010s Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print

The Collection Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
The Collection Photo by Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition Semi nude woman in front of photographic collection. C Print Produced from the original transparency Certificate of...
Category

Late 20th Century Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print

LIZ, AT THE W CAUSING TROUBLE by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of LIZ, AT THE W CAUSING TROUBLE by photographer Markus Klinko in 2013 in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This print is available in the following sizes, signe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Art

Materials

C Print

Markus Klinko art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Markus Klinko art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, purple, orange and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Markus Klinko in pigment print, archival pigment print, digital print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Markus Klinko art, so small editions measuring 15 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Drew Doggett, Henry Diltz, and Ian Sanderson.

Artists Similar to Markus Klinko

Recently Viewed

View All