Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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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Artist: Markus Klinko
Titans, Paris, 2003 by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print by photographer Markus Klinko. "Titans, Paris, 2003"
This print is available in the following sizes, signed and numbered by Markus Klinko
24" high - Ed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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C Print
$3,520 Sale Price
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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C Print
$3,520 Sale Price
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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C Print
David Bowie British GQ Photograph, Signed Lt'd Ed by Markus Klinko - Ships Free
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) for British GQ in 2002. We offer this strictly limited...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Film
New Release : David Bowie : Natural Villains monochrome
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release July 2022. Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen", released...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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C Print
David Bowie : Natural Villains monochrome 33" x 40" print by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release July 2022. 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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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David Bowie Heathen (Framed)
By Markus Klinko
Located in London, GB
David Bowie Heathen album cover, 2002.
TITLE: David Bowie Heathen
PHOTO: Markus Klinko
SIGNED LIMITED LIFETIME EDITION 20/50
PAPER: SILVER GELATIN FIBRE PRINT
FULLY FRAMED: 31.8 x ...
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Early 2000s Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
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...
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1990s Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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/ ...
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1990s Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
David Bowie : The Protector in monochrome 33" x 40" print by Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in Austin, TX
New release in July 2022. The Protector in black and white. Museum quality fine art print of David Bowie by photographer Markus Klinko, from his celebrated collection "Bowie Unseen",...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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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...
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Early 2000s Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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C Print
Keanu Reeves Signed Lt'd Ed Photograph by Markus Klinko - Ships Free
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
A dramatic signed, limited-edition photo of Keanu Reeves, shot by international celebrity photographer Markus Klinko (bio below). We offer this signed C-p...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Film
David Bowie "Smoking" Photo, Signed Lt'd Ed by Markus Klinko - Ships Free
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 2001. We offer this strictly limited-edition signed...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Film
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...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Film
David Bowie "Rhythm Roulette", Signed Lt'd Ed, Markus Klinko
By Markus Klinko
Located in New Orleans, LA
Want to turn any room in your home into an incredibly hip and happy place? This is 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 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).
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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Early 2000s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Photographic Film
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Black and White
Price Upon Request
Iman - The Fireplace - Ltd Ed of 12 - can ship framed or rolled
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
Iman at her best shot by world-renowned photographer. 24x20 or 40x30 available. Ltd Editions. Framing options available as well.
About the Artist:
Markus Klinko is an award...
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2010s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
Natural Villains - Bowie and friend - Ltd Ed of 12 - can ship framed or rolled
By Markus Klinko
Located in New York, NY
Bowie and Friend shot by world-renowned photographer. 24x20 or 40x30 available. Ltd Editions. Framing options available as well.
About the Artist:
Markus Klinko is an award...
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2010s Contemporary Markus Klinko Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
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Markus Klinko black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Markus Klinko black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Markus Klinko in archival pigment print, 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 black and white photography, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Hiroshi Watanabe, Bruno Bisang, and Arslan Sükan. Markus Klinko black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,750 and tops out at $135,000, while the average work can sell for $9,200.