Banksyland Meets Markus Klinko: Banksy, Beyoncé and Beyond

BANKSYLAND MEETS MARKUS KLINKO

BANKSY, BEYONCÉ and BEYOND

OPENING RECEPTION

Friday, July 14: 6 - 9 pm

6pm - VIP Tour of Banksyland

7:00 pm Opening Reception

Saturday, July 15: 6 - 9 pm

6pm - VIP Tour of Banksyland

7pm: Unveiling of Markus Klinko’s new image featuring Hollywood Icon JOE MANTEGNA and Chicago Icon JOE PERILLO

SPONSORED BY ROLLS ROYCE

Morgan Arts Complex (MAC)

3622 S. Morgan Street, Chicago/ Bridgeport

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR BANKSYLAND

Hilton Contemporary (Formerly Hilton | Asmus Contemporary) is proud to announce a popup exhibition featuring Swiss photographer Markus Klinko. 

Klinko is currently touring the United States showcasing his latest works along with his iconic images of celebrities such as David Bowie, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey and more.  With the announcement of the BANKSY exhibit opening today at MORGAN ARTS COMPLEX, (the home of our Bridgeport gallery) it seemed only natural to offer visitors an opportunity to view the 'other end of the spectrum'.

These two artists are polar opposites, yet both Klinko and Banksy helped shape generations - ­Banksy with his political messaging and Klinko’s imagery that changed the way fashion and brand photography was seen.  

While the England - based street artist and film director’s name became synonymous with anti-elite rhetoric, most people didn't know Markus Klinko, the man behind the camera, the one who was responsible for photographing nearly every popular scene in pop-culture in the 1990's and 2000's, whether it be a photograph of Beyoncé on her cover CD to a cover in one of many popular magazines.

Musician, Photographer, Artist.

Born in Switzerland, Markus Klinko initially spent his early years training to become a classical harp soloist, performed in recitals and as a featured soloist with symphony orchestras around the world, until a hand injury ended his career early.

Yet, in typical Klinko fashion, Markus turned this injury into a new adventure beginning his career as a fashion photographer. Ingrid Sischy, at Interview magazine hired Klinko 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 went on to create some of the most iconic album covers of his time, including Beyonce's Dangerously in Love, and Mariah Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi and also regularly featured in such publications as Vogue Italia, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New York Times, Madame Figaro, Stereo Review, and Ongaku no Tomo.

Klinko’s ionic works will be on display, along with many new images that have not been shown publicly.

DETAILS:

Friday, July 14

6 - 9 pm

6pm - VIP Tour of Banksyland

Banksyland Tickets available for sale to the public

Saturday, July 15

6pm - VIP Tour of Banksyland

7pm – 9pm - Rolls Royce sponsored hour (Unveiling of Klinko’s new image featuring a local Chicago icon with a Hollywood celebrity)

BANKSYLAND is a 22-city international touring exhibition that immerses audiences in the works of the world's most infamous and elusive artist: BANKSY. After selling out multiple dates in 16 cities, the all new Chicago exhibit features more than 80 pieces and installations; including original and studio works, salvaged street artworks, and never-before-seen immersive installations at the all new Morgan Arts Complex Bridgeport location.