EXHIBITION

We are pleased to present STARMAN. A solo exhibition of photographs from Markus Klinko on view in Ventura, California. View STARMAN in its entirety on our collectors platform ARTSY (January 7 - March 5, 2023). 

Though synonymous with David Bowie, this time the title STARMAN is an ode to the man behind this epic collection of photos. Markus Klinko has shot the some of worlds most memorable photographs featuring the worlds most recognized stars. Our exhibit includes large scale, high impact portraits including Pharrell, JLO, Pam Anderson and of course David Bowie. STARMAN opens on Saturday, January 7th,  just time to commemorate Bowie's birthday.

About

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, with members of the orchestra of the Paris Opera Bastille. Klinko performed in recitals and as a featured soloist with symphony orchestras around the world. He was also regularly featured in such publications as Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New York Times, Madame Figaro, Stereo Review, and Ongaku no Tomo.

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Private viewing rooms, artwork details and and collector acquisitions are available on ARTSY.

LOCATION

1793 EAST MAIN STREET VENTURA, CA 93001

DATES

JAN 7 - MAR 5, 2023

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EVENTS

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, January 7th 6-8p