Vivek Vadoliya

APARTMENTO MAGAZINE - Issue #37 Thrilled to be featured in a magazine we have always loved, and to be written about by our dear friend @seetalsolanki accompanied by beautiful images of @vivekvad about the “..long conversations that never quite resolve themselves.” Thank you @apartamentomagazine ! And thank you @robbiewhitehead for staying in touch and finally making this happen 🫶🏾

Photo London 2026 kicks of today in its new home at Olympia - and I’m delighted to be moderating a talk there tomorrow: South Asian Photography Across Regions and Realities - presented by Charlotte Jansen, Curator of the fair’s Discovery section. Very much looking forward to speaking with artists Revati Sharma Singh and Vivek Vadoliya, Neha Jaiswal, founder of The Arts Family, and Ayeesha Aggarwal, founder of Fulcrum gallery. Join us at 12.30 in the Talks Room on the Ground Floor of the National Hall, Olympia - to discuss representation and relationships, practices and practicalities within the region. Thanks so much @omfgnoway @__sophie.parker__ @photolondonfair @revati_sharma_singh @vivekvad @theartsfamily.london @ayeshaaggarwall

Im really excited to be showing this year @photolondonfair in the discovery section with @1014.gallery & @palmstudios alongside: @lola.pani @mollymatalon @emmahardy7 @tomjohnsonstudio We’ve curated a small selection of new prints which are for sale. On Thursday 12:30-1:30 I’ll be also speaking on a panel exploring ‘South Asian Photography Across Regions and Realities’ featuring @revatisharmasingh , @nehajaiswal_ldn (@theartsfamily_ ), and @ayeesha_aggarwal (@fulcrumbombay ), moderated by @bakulpatki and presented by @omfgnoway . We’ll be exploring the complexities of South Asian photographic practices and identity across the globe. Im also releasing a zine with @villagebooks.co and will be launching on Thursday in the publishers section of photo London and @offprint_projects on Sunday at 1pm. I’ll be floating about all week so come say hey!

Our cover story from Issue 02 was shot by Vivek Vadoliya (@vivekvad ) with set design by Gemma Tickle (@gemmatickle ). Vivek had come across the work of Forage & Fern (@forage_fern ), a commercial food upcycler who rescue food waste and turn it into beautiful products with longevity. Naturally fitting with our theme ‘From Minimal to Maximal’ with the maximisation of flavour from minimal resources. Food waste is such a pertinent issue for everyone. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the doom and gloom around how much food gets wasted each year. We spoke to Peter Ferns of Forage & Fern, to hear a refreshing tale of someone doing something meaningful around the topic. Regardless of subtext the images that Vivek and Gemma created find a beauty in food that doesn’t fit conventional standards. Find the full photo essay in our second print issue. Our conversation with Forage & Fern is on our Substack (link in bio).

Bijoy Jain in our Rabari Shirt and Trouser for @justsmilemagazine Lensed by @vivekvad and styled by @nikhilmansata 🐐

Dharmsala and some Kutch, Feb 2026 Very special places ✨🙏🏾

Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer ‘26 feature for Justsmile Issue 8. @louisvuitton @justsmilemagazine Jewellery: @amrapalijewels Peshawaris and slippers @rajeshpratapsinghworks @metroshoesindia Photography @vivekvad Styling @nikhilmansata Editor-in-Chief @studiokevinhunter Creative Director @mrbrycethomas Grooming @eleni_chatzinikolidou Art Director @anthonybones_ Editor @nopeconnor Photography assistance Matt Brown Styling assistance @RoshniSukhlecha and @ZohaCastelino Dressman Deepak Styling Intern Ridhima Shetty Producer Harsha Sinha at @elementsprodn Line producer Rajesh Sarmalkar Production assistance Ankit Patil, Rajesh and Prasad Location Bhavik Khetani Lab @rapideye.darkroom Post-Production ink retouch Casting Aymcasting Models @amit_eapen and @nasir_flying at @animacreatives

A special exhibition for @newbalancerunning exploring mindfulness community and running up this weekend at @thesomersethouse for the London Marathon I followed some of the city’s running groups in the lead up to the London Marathon 2026. What I discovered wasn’t a sport defined by speed or performance, but a practice defined by connection and belonging. These groups invite everyone, fast or slow, seasoned or new, old or young. It was about showing up alone and leaving together. For me at its purest, it is moving meditation, a way of processing what is happening in your life, between mind and body, between yourself and others. This work is a celebration of collective spirit and what the outdoors can bring. Whether it’s a 5km or a marathon, it’s not just about running toward a finish line. It’s about running toward each other, which, in a world like ours, feels more necessary than ever. Exhibition on at Somerset House Embankment Gallery during the London Marathon With a limited edition Zine available Thank you to the team @east__co @artproduction__ @jamieallanshaw @ryanriversstudio @lilah.maii @imagine.ldn @runtheboroughs @runnerbeansclub @deafrunclub And so many more 🙏🏾

‘& When the Seeds Fell’ from Vivek Vadoliya @vivekvad currently showing in Leeds @village.gallery until 3rd May 2026 “When my mother fell ill, I began photographing her as a way of connecting and coping. This period marked a shift in my practice, opening new questions around care, home, and emotional inheritance. The camera became more than a tool-it became a way to understand the evolving roles within family and the fragility of self during moments of transition.” & When the Seeds Fell by Vivek Vadoliya is a multivalent exploration of what it means to belong across cultures and generations. Catalysed by his mother’s journey with illness and eventual recovery, Vadoliya encounters a deep personal reckoning of his role both as an artist and the eldest son in a patriarchal Gujarati family. At its heart, the exhibition is a self-portrait of duality explored through a constellation of photography, moving image, constructed portraits and reworked family archives. Vadoliya leads with vulnerability as he attempts to negotiate the emotional and cultural tension between familial duty and upholding ancestral values with self-discovery and carving out one’s path. The notion of “home” runs throughout, but not as a fixed place. Instead, home emerges as a moving construct shaped by migration, memory, and shifting generational landscapes. In Tapestry of Tapes’ Vadoliya assembles stills from films in his family archive picturing celebrations, gestures, mundane moments, landscapes and Bollywood imagery shot by the artist and his father in India and the UK. The resulting collage collapse the two perspectives across time and space creating new connections, questioning inherited patterns, and suggesting alternative futures. & When the Seeds Fell is organised by Jamie Allan Shaw, @jamieallanshaw Curator, in collaboration with Vivek Vadoliya. #vivekvadoliya

A story with deep personal connection; photographer Vivek Vadoliya shot in Gujarat, the state where his family was born. Additional to these special locations, the Hindu festival Maha Shivaratri took place during some of the shooting, adding an immediacy that could not have been staged. See the full 32-page story in Justsmile Issue 8, subscribe or order now via link in bio to receive it . On newsstands next week. Slide 1: Blazer, shirt, pants and shoes LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. @louisvuitton . Slide 2: Jeans and shoes LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Photography @vivekvad Styling @nikhilmansata Editor-in-Chief @studiokevinhunter Creative Director @mrbrycethomas Grooming @eleni_chatzinikolidou Art Director @anthonybones_ Editor @nopeconnor Photography assistance Matt Brown Styling assistance Roshni Sukhlecha and Zoha Castelino Dressman Deepak Styling Intern Ridhima Shetty Producer Harsha Sinha at @elementsprodn Line producer Rajesh Sarmalkar Production assistance Ankit Patil, Rajesh and Prasad Location Bhavik Khetani Lab @rapideye.darkroom Post-Production @inkretouch Casting @aymcasting Models @amit_eapen and @nasir_flying at @animacreatives

Williams’ visited current Justsmile cover star, architect, Bijoy Jain whilst working on this collection. Jain of Studio Mumbai, conceived a life-sized game of Snakes and Ladders for the runway show, immersing the audience as players in this ancient Indian game metaphorical construct of possibility. See the full 32-page story in Justsmile Issue 8, subscribe or order now via link in bio to receive it . On newsstands next week. Slide 1, Nasir wears blazer, shirt and pants LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. @louisvuitton . Slide 2, Amit (left) wears sweater, shirt, pants and shoes LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Nasir (right) wears sweater, shirt, shorts and shoes LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Photography @vivekvad Styling @nikhilmansata Editor-in-Chief @studiokevinhunter Creative Director @mrbrycethomas Grooming @eleni_chatzinikolidou Art Director @anthonybones_ Editor @nopeconnor Photography assistance Matt Brown Styling assistance Roshni Sukhlecha and Zoha Castelino Dressman Deepak Styling Intern Ridhima Shetty Producer Harsha Sinha at Elements Production Line producer Rajesh Sarmalkar Production assistance Ankit Patil, Rajesh and Prasad Location Bhavik Khetani Lab @rapideye.darkroom Post-Production @inkretouch Casting @aymcasting Models @amit_eapen and @nasir_flying at @animacreatives

Issue 8 continues! Photographer Vivek Vadoliya and stylist Nikhil Mansata travelled far west in India through the state of Gujarat to capture Louis Vuitton’s new Spring/Summer collection for the new issue of Justsmile. Designer Pharrell Williams and the LV design team travelled to Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur for seven days, connecting with the house’s longtime textile and embroidering factory partners, and went on to design the collection inspired by present-day Indian sartorialism. See the full 32-page story in Justsmile Issue 8, subscribe or order now via link in bio to receive it . On newsstands next week. Slide 1: Nasir (left) wears pants LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Amit (right) wears jacket and pants @louisvuitton . Slide 2: Amit (left) wears coat, jacket, shirt and shorts LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Nasir (right) wears cardigan, shirt and shorts LOUIS VUITTON MEN’S. Photography @vivekvad Styling @nikhilmansata Editor-in-Chief @studiokevinhunter Creative Director @mrbrycethomas Grooming @eleni_chatzinikolidou Art Director @anthonybones_ Editor @nopeconnor Photography assistance Matt Brown Styling assistance Roshni Sukhlecha and Zoha Castelino Dressman Deepak Styling Intern Ridhima Shetty Producer Harsha Sinha at Elements Production Line producer Rajesh Sarmalkar Production assistance Ankit Patil, Rajesh and Prasad Location Bhavik Khetani Lab @rapideye.darkroom Post-Production @inkretouch Casting @aymcasting Models @amit_eapen and @nasir_flying at @animacreatives