“Two of photography’s biggest talents,” (American Photo, 2009) “at the forefront of contemporary photography,” (NOWNESS 2010) “photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani have become notorious for producing iconic images,” (Arena, 2007). “Its a powerful dream vision—seamless, erotic, unforgettable…the work of two contemporary masters.” (The Masters 1998)
“Not only do award winning photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri create magnificent images in an incredible atmosphere, they understand synergy! Klinko & Indrani also grasp the meaning of giving-back. Klinko & Indrani embody talent and social conscience.”—Iman, 2010
MARKUS KLINKO
French-Hungarian Markus Klinko was born in Switzerland, the son of a French Horn player, and began piano at 3. He spent his teens studying harp in Paris at the National Conservatory. Markus had an illustrious career as one of the world’s preeminent classical harp soloists. He was the first harpist with a major recording label contract, and released award-winning albums for EMI Classic, and played concerts around the globe. In 1994, after receiving the “Grand Prix du Disque” (European equivalent to a Grammy) for his last recording with the Paris Opera Bastille Orchestra, Markus decided to follow his passion to begin a career in photography. Two weeks later he met Indrani and they began their extraordinary relationship and creative collaboration. Visit classical harpist Markus Klinko at the Paris Opera Bastille
They then created award-winning covers for Beyonce for her solo debut ‘Dangerously in Love’, Mariah Carey for ‘Emancipation of Mimi’ and Mary J Blige for ‘The Breakthrough’, each of which became turning points in their careers and top selling albums of the year. Numerous prestigious editorials and award-winning ad campaigns followed. The duo’s recent subjects include Kate Winslet, Katie Holmes, Eva Mendes, Anne Hathaway, Will Smith, Elijah Wood, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Keanu Reeves, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Val Kilmer, Serena Williams, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. Their advertising clients include Elizabeth Arden, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui, Shiseido, L’Oreal Paris, Pepsi, Nike, Puma, Pantene, Baume-et-Mercier, De Beers; and their work is seen in numerous publications including Flaunt, Rolling Stone, Interview, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and Vogue. View CLIENT LIST
Indrani is passionate about directing films, videos, and commercials, in addition to their still shoots together. View REEL And the duo often enjoy filming and shooting stills simultaneously! Their new film, which Indrani directs and Markus is an executive producer on, “The Legend of Lady White Snake” stars Daphne Guinness and is currently in production. View PREVIEW
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Markus & Indrani use their art to support causes including Marriage Equality, of which they are advisory board members; Smiley Faces reconstructive surgery for American children’s birth defects; the Diabetes Research Institute; Japan Rising; and the Nanubhai Education Foundation. Indrani recently travelled to the Central African Republic to film a PSA and stills with Mandy Moore, to help fight malaria, for PSI and Nothing But Nets.
The team donated 9 months of work to create the “Buy Life/ “Digital Death”campaigns for Keep A Child Alive which successful raised awareness and over a million dollars in less than a week to fight AIDS in Africa and India. Their campaign won TWO Gold Lions at Cannes for TBWA/ChiatDay/New York.
“Not only do award winning photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri create magnificent images in an incredible atmosphere, they understand synergy! Klinko & Indrani also grasp the meaning of giving-back. Klinko & Indrani embody talent and social conscience.”—Iman, 2010
MARKUS KLINKO
French-Hungarian Markus Klinko was born in Switzerland, the son of a French Horn player, and began piano at 3. He spent his teens studying harp in Paris at the National Conservatory. Markus had an illustrious career as one of the world’s preeminent classical harp soloists. He was the first harpist with a major recording label contract, and released award-winning albums for EMI Classic, and played concerts around the globe. In 1994, after receiving the “Grand Prix du Disque” (European equivalent to a Grammy) for his last recording with the Paris Opera Bastille Orchestra, Markus decided to follow his passion to begin a career in photography. Two weeks later he met Indrani and they began their extraordinary relationship and creative collaboration. Visit classical harpist Markus Klinko at the Paris Opera BastilleINDRANI
Photographer, director, and digital artist, Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri was born in Kolkata, India, and at 14 began traveling the world to learn from great photographers as a fashion model. She studied Anthropology at Princeton University, and graduated Magna Cum Laude (High Honors), while mastering digital art and developing her professional photography and post-production career with Markus in New York. She also co-founded a charitable education foundation in her ancestral home, which she has supported passionately for 16 years (see Philanthropy SEEschool.org below).PHOTOGRAPHY & DIRECTING
Markus and Indrani’s work was discovered by fashion icon Isabella Blow, who gave them their first magazine cover, and by David Bowie and Iman who commissioned their first album art and book cover.They then created award-winning covers for Beyonce for her solo debut ‘Dangerously in Love’, Mariah Carey for ‘Emancipation of Mimi’ and Mary J Blige for ‘The Breakthrough’, each of which became turning points in their careers and top selling albums of the year. Numerous prestigious editorials and award-winning ad campaigns followed. The duo’s recent subjects include Kate Winslet, Katie Holmes, Eva Mendes, Anne Hathaway, Will Smith, Elijah Wood, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Keanu Reeves, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Val Kilmer, Serena Williams, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. Their advertising clients include Elizabeth Arden, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui, Shiseido, L’Oreal Paris, Pepsi, Nike, Puma, Pantene, Baume-et-Mercier, De Beers; and their work is seen in numerous publications including Flaunt, Rolling Stone, Interview, V Magazine, Vanity Fair and Vogue. View CLIENT LIST
Indrani is passionate about directing films, videos, and commercials, in addition to their still shoots together. View REEL And the duo often enjoy filming and shooting stills simultaneously! Their new film, which Indrani directs and Markus is an executive producer on, “The Legend of Lady White Snake” stars Daphne Guinness and is currently in production. View PREVIEW
DOUBLE EXPOSURE TV SHOW
The duo and their creative team were the subjects of a reality show on Bravo, ’’Double Exposure,’’ following their artistic adventures on photo shoots with celebrity and fashion stars Lady Gaga, Dita Von Teese, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell and many others. They invite the audience to share in their creative process, providing an unprecedented entertaining and informative glimpse of the process of creating iconic images. “Double Exposure” is currently airing in over 50 countries around the world.PHILANTHROPY
17 years ago, Indrani co-founded a charitable literacy and education foundation in her ancestral home in India to empower and uplift women to end the cycle of poverty. She continues to support SEEschool.org which now provides free literacy, vocational and arts classes and education for over 300 children and women, a library, homeopathic clinic, and microfinancing for village women’s collectives. Visit SEEschool.orgMarkus & Indrani use their art to support causes including Marriage Equality, of which they are advisory board members; Smiley Faces reconstructive surgery for American children’s birth defects; the Diabetes Research Institute; Japan Rising; and the Nanubhai Education Foundation. Indrani recently travelled to the Central African Republic to film a PSA and stills with Mandy Moore, to help fight malaria, for PSI and Nothing But Nets.
The team donated 9 months of work to create the “Buy Life/ “Digital Death”campaigns for Keep A Child Alive which successful raised awareness and over a million dollars in less than a week to fight AIDS in Africa and India. Their campaign won TWO Gold Lions at Cannes for TBWA/ChiatDay/New York.
ARTISTS’ STATEMENT
“In a world where authenticity is an autograph and reality a genre of TV, our images provide society a mirror to reflect upon its ideals and devotions. We seek to reveal those qualities which make our subjects extraordinary: their personality, aura, beauty and power. As multi-media artists who embrace collaboration with creative partners’ opposing viewpoints, our work embodies a multiplicity of perspectives. We come together through love, planning, discussion, and respect. We collaborate closely with our subjects, to understand them and be inspired by their reality, their fantasies and artistry. We empower them to move freely through our multiple exposures, which we combine for their truest expression, movement and being.”—Indranilike us on facebook / follow us on twitter!
