In 1957, the now world-famous "Tom of Finland" was born. "Touko Laaksonen" was kept for family and colleagues; both friends and fans have always called him simply "Tom".
Black Dahlia is the nickname given to Elizabeth Short an American woman who was the victim of a much-publicized murder in 1947. Short's murder is one of the oldest unsolved murder cases in Los Angeles history. About sixty people confessed to the murder, mostly men.
Touko Laaksonen - Tom of Finland: Of Music and Men
An exhibition about multitalented Touko Laaksonen (Finnish, 1920-1991), who came to be known as Tom of Finland. He picked up both the piano and drawing at an early age.
What cannot be said out loud must be drawn. What cannot be drawn must be sung. The musical challenges the audience to consider Tom of Finland and his art as one of the biggest factors in gay liberation and LGBT rights worldwide.
Featuring handmade artist designed rugs such as this hand knotted rug of New Zealand wool and silk 68 x 79 in (172.72 x 200.66 cm) - Free-form. 1 of 1 Open Edition. Courtesy of Henzel Studio.
Jouni invites all gays, heterosexuals, and other colors of the rainbow to celebrate the start of Finland jubilee year, as well as to watch her exhibition with the theme of gays as part of the history of Finland.
