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London, a view from the River Thames, with St Paul's Cathedral. Antonio Joli
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Artist of the week
Salman Toor
This week, Orato Art spotlights Salman Toor, the Pakistani-born, New York-based contemporary artist celebrated for his intimate, dreamlike figurative paintings exploring identity, belonging and human connection. Recognised for his expressive brushwork and distinctive luminous green palette, Toor brings a contemporary perspective to the traditions of European portraiture. His work is currently the subject of Salman Toor: Someone Like You at London's Courtauld Gallery, his first solo museum exhibition in Europe, running until 10 January 2027. Discover the artist and his growing significance in contemporary art through the latest edition of Orato's Artist of the Week.
THE LIBRARY
The Marylebone Affair
22/9/26
London Back In Motion
07/10/26