Sixteen
Photography
Collection
SHELBY LEE ADAMS
SAM GREGG
ERINN SPRINGER
MARK MAHANEY
TATSUO SUZUKI
MISHA TAYLOR
MIKE BRODIE
KATSU NAITO
MAXIME IMBERT
ANTHONY BLASKO
KEIZO MOTODA
CECILE SMETANA
TEALIA ELLIS RITTER
KWABENA SEKYI APPIAH-NTI
KEIZO KITAJIMA
CALEB STEIN
NOBUYOSHI ARAKI
JOE LAI
JULIUS SHULMAN
JACK DAVISON
Established by Sixteen World and curated by Xavier Encinas, the Sixteen Photography Collection is dedicated to preserving and advancing photographic culture through a curated body of work spanning generations, geographies, and genres.
Our mission is to foster dialogue between emerging and established voices, recognizing photography not only as a tool of documentation but as a transformative medium of cultural memory. We collect with long-term vision—prioritizing artistic depth, historical resonance, and future relevance.
Through strategic acquisitions, public programming, and the planned opening of a permanent center in Paris, the Collection serves as a living archive and educational resource for the future of photography.
Jack Davison
Nobuyoshi Araki
Keizo Kitajima
Julius Shulman
Keizo Motoda
Erinn Springer
Tealia Ellis Ritter
Shelby Lee Adams
Michael Bailey-Gates
Chadwick Tyler
Bettina Pittaluga
François Coquerel
Katsu Naito
Mark Mahaney
Sam Gregg
Kwabena Sekyi Appiah-Nti
Tatsuo Suzuki
Tom Johnson
Misha Taylor
Cécile Smetana
Maxime Imbert
Caleb Stein
Joe Lai
Matthew Genitempo
Henry O. Head
Agnieszka Sosnowska
Carlos Jaramillo
Joselito Verschaeve
Ana Flores
Antoine Lecharny
Kovi Konowiecki
We are actively seeking contributions to our collection and we are eager to hear from photographers who wish to share their work.
Follow the instruction below to submit your work. Each submission will be carefully consider before entering the collection.
- Name, date and size.
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Edition
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Printing technique
- Share any relevant context and back story regarding the work.
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Send all the information on a PDF or wetransfer
- Use this link to submit
Our goal is to open a center for photography to the public before 2046. This space will encapsulate all Sixteen World’s all endeavors such as magazine and book publishing, exhibition gallery, Sixteen Film Institute, café, and more...
In envisioning this collection, our goal is to create a space where the power of photography can be fully appreciated, and where artists can connect, collaborate, and flourish. We will work directly with artists to acquire their work, as well as with galleries, private collectors, and photography experts.
PROJECT TIMELINE
2025
COLLECTING
The first five years of this project, we will be dedicated to actively work on building The Collection. We will engage in conversation with artists and photography experts to acquire a precisely curated body of work. Each year, we plan on exhibiting the work we have acquired so far to give the public access to these artworks and witness the evolution of The Collection.
2031
FUNDINGDuring this phase will seek funding both from the public and private sector in order to plan our next phase. This will be a critical phase to build long-term relationships with our patrons.
2037
BUILDINGWhen our financial goal is met, we will start building The Sixteen World Photography Collection's physical space. This location will serve not only as an exhibition space but also as a hub for education, mentorship, and community engagement.
2046
SHARINGWe envision hosting workshops, panel discussions, and exhibitions that bridge the gap between generations of photographers, fostering collaboration and creative growth. By providing resources and support to emerging talent, we can ensure that the future of photography remains vibrant and diverse.