Salman Toor, a Pakistani-born artist, is preparing for his major exhibition 'Wish Maker' which opens on May 2 in Manhattan. This show aims to reintroduce him as a significant contemporary artist who blends traditional European painting techniques with themes of queer desire and the immigrant experience. As he reflects on his emotional journey and the effects of his art on his family, particularly concerning their conservative values, Toor grapples with his identity and purpose in America, making this exhibition a crucial moment in his career.
Salman Toor is one of the most fascinating painters of his generation, capable of remixing old European techniques into contemporary scenes of queer desire and the immigrant experience.
As Toor navigates his emotions while preparing for his largest exhibition, he reflects on the challenges of leaving his family and the impact of his art.
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