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News from TOM's Foundation

22nd December 2023

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Events & Exhibitions

Tuff

22nd December

Los Angeles

Tuff invites you to come in your best gear for a fetish night at the legendary Bardot in Hollywood. Coat and pants check are available.


Inspired by the works of Tom of Finland, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Tom of Finland Foundation.

Making in Between: Queer Clay

Through 30th December

Pomona, California

Mounting an exhibition focusing solely on work by Queer artists, AMOCA brings often-sidelined narratives to the forefront of ceramics. Presented together for the first time, these works exemplify the compelling contributions of LGBTQ+ artists to the western art canon.

My Gay Eye book launch and exhibition

Through 31st December

Berlin

With the anniversary theme "Uncensored", the latest edition of My Gay Eye challenges the restrictions we increasingly encounter on social media platforms.


Visit the accompanying exhibition!

Leather Meeting Barcelona 2024

1st-3rd February

Barcelona

The annual meeting of leather lovers returns to Barcelona at the beginning of February.


Amongst the programming is a benefit screening of Tom of Finland with a portion of the proceeds going to the community centre BCN Checkpoint.

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News & Announcements

Pol Anglada | TOM House Exit Interview

Taking inspiration from Bret Easton Ellis’ Less than Zero and Gregg Araki’s Nowhere, Anglada set out to accomplish a number of projects, including a series of gouache paintings, large scale pencil drawings, and a little something to leave behind at TOM House.


Check out his interview with Durk Dehner!

8 Queer calendars for a colorful year

Greece’s leading LGBTQ+ magazine features the new Tom of Finland calendar by Peachy Kings in its “8 Queer calendars for a colorful year”.


Order your 2024 color calendar today!

Donald Shorter | TOM House Exit Interview

Through the use of photography, film, and performance, Shorter set out to showcase how BDSM can be used as a spiritual practice which can ultimately lead to transformation, healing, and radical self-acceptance.


Listen to his conversation with Durk Dehner!

Tuffin’ around the Christmas tree

'Tis the season for sleazin'.


Join Tuff for a special holiday edition of their fetish and gear party at the legendary Bardot-Hollywood nightclub.


Clothes check available.

Tom of Finland clothes from Makia

Finnish-language outlet QX.fi features the latest Tom of Finland x Makia capsule collection.


“One of the models is a legend himself, [cultural icon] Jorma Uotinen,” notes the publication.


Check out the article!

“Buy less and better, with the mentality of reusing pieces that, in the end, speak of a personal identity”

Catalan newspaper Nacio Digital interviews outgoing Artist-in-Residence Pol Anglada.


“Currently, [Anglada] is in Los Angeles focus[ing] on illustration. It is precisely in his drawings where he evokes all [his myriad] thoughts.”

Dylan O’Brien saddles up, tie dye undies & Tom of Finland Christmas

Just in time for the ho-ho-holidays, LGBTQ+ pop culture outlet Queerty features the Tom of Finland collection of gifts as some of their highlights of the season.


Explore the Tom of Finland gifts!

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FOUNDATION UPDATE

2023: the year in photos

39 years ago, the artist Tom of Finland and Durk Dehner cofounded Tom of Finland Foundation. As we begin our 40th year as a 501(c)(3) public charity, we reflect on the events of the last year. Check out the photographs!

TAILPIECE

About last night

Kicking things off was Artist-in-Residence Pol Anglada’s exhibition entitled PLEASUREPARK. Anglada showcased a series of 16 illustrations that were on view at TOM House. Later on, the festivities continued with Tom of Finland Foundation’s annual holiday potluck. See the event pics!

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