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MARKUS KLINKO – 21

An award-winning, international fashion / celebrity photographer’s limited edition Box Set

21 Original works of art
21 Iconic subjects
21 October – On sale
21 December – First delivery
21 Thousand US dollars
21 Sets – Supporting hope and healing through charitable donations

Limited to 100 sets

This dated, signed and numbered limited edition Box Set of 21 original artworks represents the vision of internationally renowned photographer Markus Klinko. His luminous portraits document the larger-than-life icons of 21st-century pop culture. Taken over 21 years (2000-2021), the images comprise a chronological archive of the era’s most creative, diverse, compelling celebrities, including a self-portrait.

Markus created this project in collaboration with NGI inc., to celebrate diversity and inclusivity using the power of creativity to heal the planet.

“When photographing an artist, I always desire to create a work that truly defines them and can serve as a milestone in pop culture history. Those are ambitious and lofty goals, but it is what I am thinking about when I pick up my camera.” ~ Markus Klinko

From left to right:

Laetitia Casta, The Web, 2000, New York
David Bowie, The Cross, 2001, New York
Pharrell Williams, 2002, New York
Beyonce, Dangerously in Love, 2003, New York
Britney Spears, The Forest, 2004, New York
Mariah Carey, MIMI, 2005, New York
Jennifer Lopez, 2006, New York
The Angel, 2007, New York
Aubrey O’Day, The Table, 2008, New York
Lady Gaga, Hello Kitty, 2009, London
KAWS x Lindsay Lohan, 2010, New York
Daphne Guinness, The Lake, 2011, New York
Olivia Wilde, 2012, New York
Dita Von Teese, The Arrival, 2013, Los Angeles
Lili Simmons, 2014, Los Angeles
Iman, 2015, New York
French Playboy, 2016, Los Angeles
Laura Pausini, 2017, Rome
Freida Pinto, 2018, Los Angeles
Billie Eilish, Triptych, 2019, Los Angeles
Loren Gray, Piece of Work, 2021, Los Angeles

Box Specifications:
– Material: Pexiglass
– Height: 17in / 43.18cm (19.5in / 49.53cm with base)
– Width: 17in / 43.16cm
– Depth: 2.5in / 6.35cm (7.5in / 19.05cm with base)

Base Specifications:
– Height: 2in / 5.08cm
– Length: 17in / 43.26cm
– Depth: 7.5in / 19.05cm

Weight: 32 lbs / 14.5kg

Medium: Each of the 21 images is printed on heavyweight archival paper and contained in an ingenious plexiglass box that serves as a framing device and portable gallery.

Print Specifications: 16in x 16in / 40.64cm x 40.64cm

Good to Know: Each Box Set is signed, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Portfolio:
– Created by: Markus Klinko, NGI, de.MO
– Concept: Davide Nicosia & Giorgio Baravalle
– Published by: de.MO Produced by: NGI

Markus Klinko

Markus Klinko is an award-winning international fashion/celebrity photographer and director who has worked with many of today’s most iconic film, music, and fashion stars.

Markus has photographed the likes of Beyoncé, 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 Markus to create advertising campaigns.

Born in Switzerland of French, Italian, Jewish, and Hungarian descent, Markus spent his early years training to become a classical harp soloist. He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris.

Later, Markus signed an exclusive recording contract with EMI Classics and a management contract with Columbia Artists Management. He received the Grand Prix de Disque for his recording of French harp music with the orchestra of the Paris Opera Bastille. Markus also performed in recitals and as a featured soloist with symphony orchestras around the world. He was also regularly featured in Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New York Times, Madame Figaro, Stereo Review and Ongaku no Tomo.

After a hand injury, Markus became a fashion photographer and retired from his international concert and recording career.

Isabella Blow discovered Markus’ work at the London Sunday Times and commissioned cover stories from the emerging photographer. Around the same time, Ingrid Sischy at Interview magazine hired Markus for various shoots. Iman and David Bowie followed, giving the up and coming photographer a chance to photograph them for their respective book (I am Iman) and album covers (Heathen).

From there, he created some of the most iconic album covers of our time, including Beyonce’s “Dangerously in Love” and Mariah Carey’s “The Emancipation of Mimi”.