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

Markus KlinkoThe Protector (Color) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2002

$50,000

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

Markus KlinkoBeyoncé, Dangerously in Love - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2003

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoIce Spice, Lambo - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2023

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoIce Spice, On Throne - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2023

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoBritney Dreams 2004 Markus Klinko Limited Estate Edition, 2004 (Printed Later)

$4,171

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

Markus KlinkoThe Savior - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2001

$5,600

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

Markus KlinkoThe Writer's Block - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2001

$5,600

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

Markus KlinkoNatural Villains (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2002

$9,800

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

Markus KlinkoIce Spice, Jean Paul Gaultier - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2023

$4,400

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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Archival Pigment

Markus KlinkoIce Spice, The Bath - Paper Magazine - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2023

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoThe Protector (B&W) - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2002

$9,800

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

Materials

Archival Pigment

Markus KlinkoThe Look - David Bowie - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2001

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoMeditation - David Bowie (B&W)) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2001

$7,900

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

Markus KlinkoMeditation, David Bowie (Color) - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2001

$5,200

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

Markus KlinkoIce Spice, Standing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2023

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoBeyoncé, Dancing - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2003

$4,400

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

Markus KlinkoBritney Spears, ICE - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2004

Price Upon Request

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

Markus KlinkoNatural Villains - David Bowie with wolf - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography, 2002

Price Upon Request

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...

Category

Early 2000s Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Markus KlinkoBritney - ICE, Fine Art Photography

Price Upon Request

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

Markus KlinkoNatural Villains - superstar David Bowie in black clothing with wolf, 2002

Price Upon Request

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

Dasha & MariDasha & Mari - GIRL WITH EARRING - limited edition, 2019

$1,950

H 40 in W 40 in

Dasha & Mari - GIRL WITH EARRING - limited edition

By Dasha & Mari

Located in London, GB

Dasha & Mari - Tennis - limited edition 40 x 40" inches oversize C print - numbered and stamped limited to 100 only. Sumptuous, sensual with erotic undertones, this is a beautiful ...

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2010s Modern Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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C Print

Yevgeniy Repiashenko"Veris" Ballet Photography 36" x 36" in Edition of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, 2021

$1,950

H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

"Veris" Ballet Photography 36" x 36" in Edition of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko

By Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Located in Culver City, CA

"Veris" Ballet Photography 36" x 36" in Edition of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Veris Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2021 Thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Sophia Milligan'Harvest Dance' Movement dance figures gold yellow orange fire nature wild, 2023

$1,078

H 40 in W 50 in D 0.1 in

'Harvest Dance' Movement dance figures gold yellow orange fire nature wild

By Sophia Milligan

Located in Penzance, GB

'Harvest Dance' Limited edition archival photograph. Unframed, hand signed and numbered _________________ Late August, captured in the glow of the evening sun, my daughters join han...

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2010s Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

Yevgeniy Repiashenko"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, 2016

$1,950

H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko

By Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Located in Culver City, CA

"No Title Nr. 15" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2016 This ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ben CopeUntitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope, 2014

$700

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope

By Ben Cope

Located in Culver City, CA

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 24" x 18" Edition 2/20 by Ben Cope Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Ben Cop...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Yevgeniy RepiashenkoNo Title Nr. 78 Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, 2017

$1,950

H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

No Title Nr. 78 Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko

By Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Located in Culver City, CA

No Title Nr. 78 Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2017 This pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dasha & MariDasha & Mari - Tennis - limited edition, 2019

$1,200

H 30 in W 30 in

Dasha & Mari - Tennis - limited edition

By Dasha & Mari

Located in London, GB

Dasha & Mari - Tennis - limited edition 30x30" inches oversize C print - numbered and stamped limited to 100 only. Sumptuous, sensual with erotic undertones, this is a beautiful fine art image from the twin artists duo from Kiev. Steeped in fashion iconography and with more than a dash of Helmut Newton - these works are fast becoming collectable. About the artists : DASHA & MARI are award-winning photographers, twin sisters from Kiev, Ukraine. Specialise in Fashion, Art Nude and Psychological Portrait. They have an extensive experience in fashion industry in London, Paris, Milan and Berlin. Art photography they create has a cinematic feel, it is original and storytelling. HEARST Magazines UK have selected them for the Master's Photography program in Cambridge, UK. Artists have received a Masters Degree from Kingston University, London, UK in 2018. HONORS & AWARDS PARIS PHOTO 2018, Fashion Nude Expo. Collective exhibition. Paris, France MA Art + Design Exhibition The Brick Lane Gallery, London UK 2018 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2018 - Nominee in Fine Art The Game 12th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2017, Beverly Hills, CA - Winner in Fashion category 11th Annual International Color Awards , Beverly Hills, CA 2017 - Nominee in Fashion category HOME GALLERY, Personal Photography Exhibition 'FUTURO EROICO'. Salerno, Italy 2017 10th Annual INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS 2017, Beverly Hills, CA - Winner, Honorable Mention in Fashion category FASHION 2ND PLACE WINNER (PROFESSIONAL), FAPA 2016 FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS PHIFEST Exhibition of Photography, Milan, Italy 2016 Photography Exhibition at SALONE DEL MOBILE 2016 - Milan, Italy Photography Exhibition at 55th annual week of Design in Milan in co-operation with SM Samuele Mazza Outdoor Collection and Ipe Cavalli. Exhibition at The ART BOWL GALLERY, Amsterdam 2016 10th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2015, Beverly Hills, CA - Nominee in Fashion MONOCHROME AWARDS 2015 - Honorable Mention (Professional) in Fashion / Beauty Finalists of the HASSELBLAD MASTERS AWARDS 2014 8th Annual INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS, Beverly Hills, CA - Nominee in Fashion category International Color Awards 2014 Sony World Photography Awards - Shortlisted in the Fashion category 2012, London, United Kingdom. Solo Exhibition in Russia 2011 Art Nude Photography Exhibition 'SECRET GARDEN', Ryazan city, Russia. PUBLICATIONS & PROJECTS NORMAL magazine (France), OPENEYE magazine (France), ELLE Magazine UK, THE COMMISSION LONDON (UK), THE HUFFINGTON POST (US), PH Magazine (Canada), INSIDE BRACKETS (Paris), IDOLL Magazine (USA), Professional Photographer (UK), CHIC LIFESTYLE Magazine (Mexico), BOREALIS (Canada), PORTFOLIOS Magazine (Spain), The View Magazine (Netherlands), ZEPHYR Magazine (US), NOCTIS Magazine (UK), VOGUE ITALIA (Italy), HOLISTIC FASHIONISTA (LA, US), TARTARUS Magazine (US), IT-MAGAZINE (Switzerland), AFTER NYNE Magazine (UK), ARCHIDESART Magazine (UK), NIF Magazine, WHY NOT Magazine, POLISART Magazine (Portugal), PLAYBOY Photo Awards (Ukraine), BIZZARE Magazine (UK), Sensual Photography...

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2010s Modern Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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C Print

Formento + FormentoCircumstance, America #331, 2015

$9,500

H 40 in W 60 in

Circumstance, America #331

By Formento + Formento

Located in New York City, NY

In Circumstance, Formento + Formento examine the human figure as a site of vulnerability shaped by social, economic, and emotional forces. The series emerged from an extended journey...

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2010s Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Jun AhnSelf Portrait – Jun Ahn, Photography, Fire, Woman, Petals Asia, Art, 2021

$14,022

H 42.92 in W 56.3 in

Self Portrait – Jun Ahn, Photography, Fire, Woman, Petals Asia, Art

By Jun Ahn

Located in Zurich, CH

JUN AHN (*1981, South Korea) Self Portrait 2021 Archival pigment print, face mounted to Acrylic (Diasec) Brown flame stained and hardened wood frame Image 101,6 x 134,6 cm (40 x 53 i...

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2010s Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Yevgeniy Repiashenko"No Title Nr. 3" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko, 2017

$1,950

H 36 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

"No Title Nr. 3" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko

By Yevgeniy Repiashenko

Located in Culver City, CA

"No Title Nr. 3" Ballet Photography 36 x 36 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Edition of 28 (36 x 36 inch) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2017 This ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

'Live And Let Die' 1973 Roger Moore, 1973

$395

H 16 in W 20 in

'Live And Let Die' 1973 Roger Moore

Located in London, GB

'Live And Let Die' 1973 Roger Moore and cast On set of the movie 'Live and Let Die' with Roger Moore as 007 James Bond, with Yaphet Kotto playing Che...

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1970s Modern Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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C Print

Ben CopeUntitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 44" x 36" Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope, 2014

$1,350

H 44 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 44" x 36" Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope

By Ben Cope

Located in Culver City, CA

Untitled (Nr. 2229) Photography 44" x 36" Edition 1/12 by Ben Cope Signed and numbered by the artist. Comes with COA issued by the artist. Unframed - ships rolled in a tube Ben Co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Markus Klinko Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

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.