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Markus Klinko Figurative 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
The Protector (Color) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
The Protector (Color) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

The Protector (Color) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

In “The Protector,” Bowie stands with commanding presence beside a powerful wolf, holding it on a chain as it lunges forward with primal force. The stark black-and-white palette inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rhythm Roulette, David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Rhythm Roulette, David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

This striking Markus Klinko portrait of David Bowie presents the legendary artist in a dynamic, triptych-style composition that captures movement, elegance, and unmistakable star pow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beyoncé, Dangerously in Love - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Beyoncé, Dangerously in Love - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Dangerously in Love” is the iconic album cover portrait of Beyoncé, photographed in 2003 by acclaimed Swiss photographer Markus Klinko. This image has become one of the most recogni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Meditation, David Bowie (Color) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Meditation, David Bowie (Color) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Meditation” by Markus Klinko reveals David Bowie in a rare moment of introspection, captured within the celebrated Bowie Unseen series. Kneeling in a composed, almost ritualistic po...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Meditation - David Bowie (B&W)) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Meditation - David Bowie (B&W)) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Meditation” by Markus Klinko reveals David Bowie in a rare moment of introspection, captured within the celebrated Bowie Unseen series. Kneeling in a composed, almost ritualistic po...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ice Spice, Lambo - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Ice Spice, Lambo - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Ice Spice, Lambo” captures the artist in a scene of unapologetic luxury and attitude. Reclining against a sleek supercar, she embodies confidence, independence, and contemporary gla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Britney Dreams 2004 Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition

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...

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Early 2000s Modern Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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C Print

Natural Villains (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Natural Villains (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Natural Villains” stands as one of the defining centrepieces of Markus Klinko’s Bowie Unseen series, featuring the unmistakable presence of David Bowie. Although this iconic composi...

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Early 2000s Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ice Spice, On Throne - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Ice Spice, On Throne - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Ice Spice, On Throne” is a regal and visually captivating composition that crowns the artist as a modern-day queen of pop culture. Seated on a luminous, sculptural throne, she exude...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Savior - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

The Savior - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

Dramatic and deeply symbolic, “The Savior” depicts Bowie striding across a stark, otherworldly landscape, a child held securely in his arms, which is reminiscent of the iconography o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Writer's Block - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

The Writer's Block - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

Leaning over a worn wooden desk, pen in hand, Bowie appears caught in a moment of creative tension - poised between inspiration and silence. “The Writer’s Block,” photographed by Mar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ice Spice, Jean Paul Gaultier - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Ice Spice, Jean Paul Gaultier - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

In this striking couture portrait, Markus Klinko elevates Ice Spice into the realm of high fashion iconography. Dressed in a sculptural black ensemble, her presence is both powerful ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Ice Spice, The Bath - Paper Magazine - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Ice Spice, The Bath - Paper Magazine - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Ice Spice, The Bath” is a radiant and visually arresting portrait of Ice Spice, photographed in 2023 by acclaimed Swiss photographer Markus Klinko. Created as the cover image for Pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beyoncé, Laying, 2003 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Beyoncé, Laying, 2003 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

In Beyoncé, Laying, New York, 2003, Markus Klinko presents Beyoncé in a luminous, high-fashion composition that blends glamour, movement, and contemporary pop culture iconography. Re...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beyoncé, D&G #3, 2003 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Beyoncé, D&G #3, 2003 - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

This striking black-and-white Markus Klinko portrait of Beyoncé captures the global music icon in a powerful fashion composition defined by elegance, confidence, and sculptural glamo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Protector (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
The Protector (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

The Protector (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

In “The Protector,” Bowie stands with commanding presence beside a powerful wolf, holding it on a chain as it lunges forward with primal force. The stark black-and-white palette inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Look - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

The Look - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

Photographed by Markus Klinko, the clean composition isolates the subject against a bold, monochromatic background, allowing every detail - from the tailored suit to the subtle tensi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ice Spice, Standing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Ice Spice, Standing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Ice Spice – Standing” by Markus Klinko presents Ice Spice as a commanding, contemporary icon. Set against a vivid orange gradient, the composition radiates heat, energy, and presenc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Beyoncé, Dancing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Beyoncé, Dancing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Beyoncé, Dancing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Dancing Beyoncé” is a vibrant and visually captivating photomontage by Markus Klinko, created in 2003 and featuring global icon Beyoncé at the height of her early solo career. Compo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Britney Spears, ICE - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Britney Spears, ICE - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Britney Spears, ICE - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Britney Ice” is a captivating portrait of Britney Spears, photographed in 2004 by renowned Swiss photographer Markus Klinko. Suspended within a crystalline, dreamlike environment, S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Natural Villains - David Bowie with wolf - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
Natural Villains - David Bowie with wolf - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

Natural Villains - David Bowie with wolf - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

“Natural Villains” stands as one of the defining centrepieces of Markus Klinko’s Bowie Unseen series, featuring the unmistakable presence of David Bowie. Although this iconic composi...

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Early 2000s Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Britney - ICE, Fine Art Photography
Britney - ICE, Fine Art Photography

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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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Natural Villains - superstar David Bowie in black clothing with wolf
Natural Villains - superstar David Bowie in black clothing with wolf

Natural Villains - superstar David Bowie in black clothing with wolf

By Markus Klinko

Located in Vienna, AT

Natural Villains is one of the centre pieces of Markus Klinko's Bowie Unseen Series: Although this iconic series was created with the use of body doubles and montage, the energy betw...

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Early 2000s Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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Markus Klinko figurative photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Markus Klinko figurative 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 figurative photography, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Maria José Arjona, Guido Argentini, and Candice CMC. Markus Klinko figurative photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,980 and tops out at $29,500, while the average work can sell for $14,500.