WORLDWIDE STREETS is a non-profit international platform and exhibition series dedicated to contemporary street and documentary photography, based in Amsterdam and Hamburg and founded in Shibuya, Tokyo by Peter Kalnbach, Sébastien Jean, and Adam Benedicto. Originally launched as a local exhibition project, it quickly evolved into an international initiative reflecting the diversity and evolving landscape of urban visual storytelling.

Each edition brings together established and emerging photographers, presenting a broad range of approaches — from raw street moments to more conceptual and narrative-driven works. The selected works span formats including 35mm film, digital photography, and experimental processes, with a strong emphasis on thoughtfully produced, gallery-quality prints.

Through curated exhibitions, publications, workshops, artist talks, photo walks, and collaborative events, WORLDWIDE STREETS functions as an ecosystem connecting photographers, galleries, and audiences across continents. With exhibitions held in cities such as Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, and Tokyo, the platform continues to foster dialogue, cultural exchange, and a growing international community centered around contemporary photography.

About

  • Black and white photo of Street Photographer Peter Kalnbach, wearing a black cap backward and a black jacket, looking to the right with city lights blurred in the background.

    Peter Kalnbach

    / Co-founder
    / Instagram: @street.nomad_

    Based in Hamburg, Peter developed an eye for special moments early on during his travels. In 2017, he bought his first proper camera and began capturing what he saw through photography. He approaches every scene as if it were taken straight from a film.

    His work has since been exhibited in Hamburg, NYC, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Berlin, and Trieste, and he gives workshops and lectures around the world.

  • Photo of Sébastien Jean , a street photographer, wearing a black T-shirt with the message "LISTEN TO BAD BRAINS" printed on it.

    Sébastien Jean

    / Co-founder
    / Instagram: @snapped.by.seb

    Based in Amsterdam, Sébastien is a French street photographer capturing candid moments that reflect everyday life and human connection.

    With a focus on storytelling through atmosphere and emotion, he creates images that spark curiosity and leave room for interpretation. His work has been exhibited in Tokyo, NYC, Lisbon, Berlin, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Amsterdam.

  • Agnes Burger

    / Ambassador
    / Instagram: @anufee

    Based in Munich, Agnes is a Polish street photographer capturing fleeting moments around the world with a focus on human presence and empathy.

    Her work observes everyday interactions in public space across different cultures. Agnes’ photography has been exhibited internationally in cities including New York, Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, and Athens.