Albumen Gallery signs Markus Klinko, starting with David Bowie works in 2026
In 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of David Bowie's passing, Albumen Gallery will begin representing photographer Markus Klinko, who is renowned for his images of Bowie. Originally from Switzerland and trained as a harpist, Klinko shifted to fashion photography following a hand injury. He gained prominence through work with Isabella Blow and Ingrid Sischy, capturing Iman and Bowie for I am Iman and Heathen. Klinko has designed iconic album covers for artists like Beyoncé and Mariah Carey, and his portfolio includes celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian. His clients range from Vogue to Nike, and his Keep A Child Alive initiative raised over $1 million. Klinko's coffee table book ICONS spurred exhibitions, and he has been featured across various media. Founded in 2013, Albumen Gallery focuses on contemporary photography.
Key facts
- Albumen Gallery will represent Markus Klinko starting with David Bowie works in 2026.
- 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of David Bowie's death.
- Klinko was born in Switzerland and trained as a classical harpist.
- He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris.
- He signed with EMI Classics and won the Grand Prix de Disque.
- After a hand injury, he became a fashion photographer.
- Isabella Blow commissioned him for the London Sunday Times.
- Ingrid Sischy hired him for Interview magazine.
- Iman and David Bowie gave him opportunities for I am Iman and Heathen.
- He created album covers for Beyoncé's Dangerously in Love and Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi.
- His subjects include 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.
- Editorial clients: Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, Interview.
- Advertising clients: Lancôme, L'Oréal Paris, Nike, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui, Pepsi, Skyy Vodka, Remy Martin.
- His Keep A Child Alive campaign raised over $1 million in three days.
- His book ICONS (Perseus) led to exhibitions at Lincoln Center, Opera Gallery Monaco, and National Portrait Gallery Washington.
- He appeared on E! News, Access Hollywood, Fashion Television, CNN's Showbiz Tonight, Larry King Live, and the reality show Double Exposure.
- Albumen Gallery was founded in London in 2013 and operates as an online gallery.
Entities
Artists
- Markus Klinko
- David Bowie
- Beyoncé
- Lady Gaga
- Jennifer Lopez
- Britney Spears
- Mary J. Blige
- Mariah Carey
- Kanye West
- Anne Hathaway
- Kate Winslet
- Will Smith
- Eva Mendes
- Kim Kardashian
- Naomi Campbell
- Iman
- Indrani
- Isabella Blow
- Ingrid Sischy
Institutions
- Albumen Gallery
- Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique
- EMI Classics
- Columbia Artists Management
- Paris Opera Bastille
- London Sunday Times
- Interview magazine
- Lincoln Center
- Opera Gallery Monaco
- National Portrait Gallery Washington
- Vogue
- GQ
- Vanity Fair
- Harper's Bazaar
- Lancôme
- L'Oréal Paris
- Nike
- Hugo Boss
- Anna Sui
- Pepsi
- Skyy Vodka
- Remy Martin
- Keep A Child Alive
- E! News
- Access Hollywood
- Fashion Television
- CNN
- Larry King Live
- Double Exposure
- Perseus
Locations
- Switzerland
- Paris
- France
- New York
- London
- United Kingdom
- Monaco
- Washington
- United States