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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Located in New York, NY
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Chrissy Teigen
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Chateau
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Chains
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Cai
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Autumn Leaves
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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Audrey Recline
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Look
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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Writers Block
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Located in New York, NY
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The Wave
By Markus Klinko
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The Vision
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Session
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Realization
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Pack
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Hunt
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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The Cross
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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The Challenge
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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Sunset
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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Style
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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Seeing You From Afar
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
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David
By Markus Klinko
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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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David Bowie
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Located in New York, NY
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Bowie
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The Encounter
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Located in New York, NY
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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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Emma Hemming, Kaleidoscope, Los Angeles, 2024
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Emma Hemming, KALEIDOSCOPE Los Angeles - 2024 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Image Size: 20" x 24" Edition of 50 Image Size: 30" x 4...
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Bowie, The Descent - Album Version, New York, 2001
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
THE DESCENT (B&W) New York - 2001 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper LARGE Image Size: 60 x 60in Edition of 12 MEDIUM Image Size: 40 x 4...
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Beyoncé, Dangerously In Love
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
BEYONCÉ, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE - 20th Anniversary New York - 2003 Printed by Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper LARGE Image Size: 60 x 49.5 in Edition...
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Beyoncé, Dangerously In Love
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
BEYONCÉ, DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE - 20th Anniversary New York - 2003 Printed by Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper LARGE Image Size: 60 x 49.5 in Edition...
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MARKUS KLINKO - The Descent, Bowie 2001
By Markus Klinko
Located in PARIS, FR
Artist's biography : Stars & Fashion Icons. Markus Klinko is an award-winning international fashion and celebrity photographer and director who has worked with some of the most icon...
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David Bowie : The Wave by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen", released for the first time in 2016. This stunning shot of David Bowie with a wolf is from a shoot for British GQ Magazine in 2002 This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko 24" high - Edition 50 40" high - Edition 25 60" high - Edition 12 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...
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Bryan Johnson and Taylor
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Bryan Johnson and Taylor 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...
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The Gun
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Gun 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 Artist "Mark...
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Hannah and Taylor
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Hannah and Taylor 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 Art...
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Bryan Johnson
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Bryan Johnson 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 Artist ...
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The Chandelier
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Chandelier 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 Arti...
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The Girl Who Fell To Earth
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Girl Who Fell To Earth 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 Sign...
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The Cyborg
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Cyborg 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 Artist ...
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The Scale
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Scale 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 Artist "...
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The Creation of Eve
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Creation of Eve Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 25 48x6...
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The Necklace
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Necklace 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 Artist...
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The Blue Angel
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Blue Angel 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 Artis...
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The Diver
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
The Diver 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 ...
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Vitamin C
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Vitamin C 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 Artist "Ma...
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Shadows
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Shadows West Hollywood, 2018 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 S...
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Smoking
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Smoking West Hollywood, 2018 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 S...
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Ronnie Wood
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Ronnie Wood London, ca. 2000 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of...
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James Van Der Beek, The ER
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
James Van Der Beek, The ER, 2010 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 Han...
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Jennifer Lopez, The Black Rose
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Jennifer Lopez, The Black Rose New York, 2006 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” e...
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Iman, Flowers B&W
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Iman, Flowers B&W, 2003 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 ...
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Iman, Goddess
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Iman, Goddess, 2004 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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Liquid Gold
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Liquid Gold, ca.1996 - 2013 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 2...
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Karina Lombard
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Karina Lombard, 2005 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 ...
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Hot Stones
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Hot Stones, 2002 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 Arti...
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Emerald 3
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald 3, 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 Artis...
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Emerald I
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Emerald 1, 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 Artis...
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Good Vibrations 2
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Good Vibrations 2, 2022 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 2...
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Good Vibrations 2
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Good Vibrations 2, 2022 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 2...
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Good Vibrations 2
By Markus Klinko
Located in Chicago, IL
Good Vibrations 2, 2022 Printed By Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper Limited Edition 20x24” ed of 50 30x40” ed of 2...
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Fully Charged
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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