Diego Villarreal Vagujhelyi is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in New York City.
Born in Madrid, Villarreal was immersed in an Old World cultural environment that deeply shaped his artistic development. He began his career in fashion as both a model and photographer—a period during which he honed his craft behind the camera.
Recognizing the limitations of the still image, Villarreal expanded his practice to include sculpture and printmaking—mediums that allow for deeper exploration of material and form.
He is the designer and creative director of VAGUJHELYI, founded in 2022. His debut piece, the VAGUJHELYI 20lb Solid Stainless Steel Weights, premiered with Sized Studio at Frieze New York in 2022.
VAGUJHELYI has since been featured in collaborations with Ludovic de Saint Sernin and the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, as well as in PIN–UP Magazine, Cultured Magazine, and GQ.
Diego Villarreal continues to explore the dimensions of his personal identity while redefining the experience and perception of his work.