Salman Toor
United KingdomartistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Salman Toor is a contemporary Pakistani-American painter recognized for his evocative works that explore themes of identity, intimacy, and cultural narratives, as reflected in his painting 'Bar Boy'.
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Salman Toor is a Pakistani American artist known for his paintings that explore queer South Asian identities.
‘Brown men are fearless, funny and sexy’: Salman Toor on clubbing, queerness and New York’s Muslim moment | ArtThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-21
United Kingdom· 2026-09-21
Salman Toor may be the only artist of Pakistani origin to have surpassed Rana; his painting was auctioned for $1.5m at Sotheby’s.
Red carpet & flags - NewspaperDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·
Pakistan· 2025-09-20
Pakistan· 2025-09-20
Salman Toor is a Pakistani painter and partner of Ali Sethi.
‘I feel equally rooted in bhangra and hyperpop, queer anthems and Sufi poetry’: Pakistani star Ali Sethi on his defiant debut album | MusicThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-08-06
United Kingdom· 2025-08-06
The painting referenced in the illustration is Bar Boy by Salman Toor.
From Aesthetics to Actual ImpactDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-04-04
Pakistan· 2025-04-04
The painting referenced in the illustration is Bar Boy by Salman Toor.
From Aesthetics to Actual ImpactDawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-03-21
Pakistan· 2025-03-21