"Lady Gaga, The Mask", 2009
We're thrilled to announce the release of a Diamond Dust Edition of Markus Klinko's iconic "Lady Gaga, The Mask” — making its world premiere on November 21st, 2024 🤩
This image was part of Lady Gaga’s 2009 photoshoot for Hello Kitty’s 35th anniversary campaign.
“To have the very sexy, the very ‘R rated’ Lady Gaga be the spokesperson for the very ‘G rated’ Hello Kitty is bizarre, it’s ridiculous. It’s the perfect shoot,” said Markus.
The images from Lady Gaga's Hello Kitty photoshoot were featured in the special, limited edition reissue of Gaga's hit album, "The Fame Monster".
The Fine Print,,,
Title: Lady Gaga, The Mask (Diamond Dust Edition)
Medium: Printed by Weldon Color Lab on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Digital Pearl Paper (chromogenic print), signed on verso by the artist
Edition:
- Medium Format: Limited to 25
- Large Format: Limited to 12
Size:
- Medium Format: 101.6cm x 84.0cm
- Large Format: 152.4cm x 125.6cm
Year: Image created in 2009
Good To Know: Printed to order, artwork is shipped directly from the artist's studio, accompanied by a CoA (Certificate of Authenticity) issued by Markus
Price: On Application
A bit about the photo shoot...
"In 2009, Hello Kitty contacted my agent about shooting an image for their 35th anniversary campaign.
"They wanted to do a symbolic image but I thought it was very boring and had the spontaneous idea: Why don’t we do this with Lady Gaga? We found this Masonic temple in London and shot it there. We thought it would be really cool to have that golden star behind her head, a mix of the occult and the pop star: the high priestess of pop.
"In the first [shoot], Gaga donned a jewel-encrusted bra with a matching eye-piece, Marilyn Monroe-style locks, fishnet tights and a Hello Kitty purse strung around her waist. In the second [shoot] she posed against a gold backdrop, with Hello Kitty's signature red bow in her hair, and manga cartoon eyes drawn over her lids. She also donned a dress made entirely from Hello Kitty cuddly toys, and a sleeveless black leather biker jacket teamed with vertiginous Hello Kitty heels.” ~ Markus Klinko
Little Monsters, music fans and collectors, don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the crowd! 🎭 Pre-order now and secure your piece of art history. Contact blair@addictedgallery.com or elena@addictedgallery.com for details.
Until the next one, “You have to be unique, and different, and shine in your own way.” - Lady Gaga
Blair & El xoxo