eNews #251
3rd December 2020
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5th - 11th December - Japan
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Touko Laaksonen's work with the famous signature "Tom of Finland" became the emblem of a whole generation of men and Tom helped ignite the flames of the gay revolution. |
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Through 7th December - Japan
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The exhibition features a selection of 30 historical works, ranging from 1946 to 1989, covering the artist’s entire professional career. |
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11th - 13th December - ONLINE
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This digital art fair aims to support artists by providing them an avenue to present and sell their works. The Festival will feature artist “booths” and virtual events throughout the weekend including Life Drawing Sessions. |
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Through 19th December - Germany
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For Tom of Finland’s centennial, Galerie Judin is devoting a museal exhibition with more than 60 loans — many of them on view for the very-first time.
A comprehensive exhibition catalogue of these formative German years is now available.
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Extended to 10th January - Sweden
(Temporarily closed due to Covid-19 through 25th December)
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“Without the photographs I don’t think there would have been a Tom of Finland. Tom took care to bring the photographs over to TOM House in Los Angeles,” says curator Berndt Arell. |
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Inspired by the many historical ways in which we have logged on, tuned in, and booted up, this bespoke site was made especially for Festival participants to enjoy.
ToFF Members get an invitation to a preview on the 11th and a #TOMs100 pin.
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Visit Reality & Fantasy: The World of Tom of Finland in 3D. Mouse around, zoom in and out, and navigate by clicking the circles on the floor. It's the next best thing to being there! |
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Thanks to SivanS and their staff for the video and live streaming, ComMunE bar for hosting, Tom of Finland Organic Vodka for the delicious drinks, the boys from FancyHim for the awesome music, Parco, The Container, Finnish Institute Japan and Finnish Embassy Tokyo for making it all happen. |
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Watch the video discussing Tom and his work.
Then enjoy a gallery of Tom's art from the exhibition.
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With text authorized by the artist himself a few months before his death, and published in partnership with Tom of Finland Foundation, this illustrated biography reveals a life of art, pleasure and liberation. |
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The catalogue from An Ode to Tom is fully bilingual and includes an introduction by the gallery director, Shai Ohayon, among a reflection by Georgie Ichikawa, the chair person of Mr. Gay Japan about LGBTQ rights in Japan, and illustrations from the artists. |
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An interview with Henning von Berg: Huge muscles, massive bulges and monumental cocks. Tom of Finland has achieved world fame and a current exhibition in Berlin, Germany shows the artist’s work. |
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David Graver and Evan Orensten explore Tom's living legacy at Foundation House for Cool Hunting with photos by Josh Rubin. Tom of Finland had a multi-decade career that did not end with his passing in 1991. |
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Our friends at The Advocate are just as excited as we are with the Tom of Finland calendar for 2021. Christopher Harrity likes "a year’s worth of big, thick bulges." |
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As we continue to build the virtual space for the 25th Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival, we are reminiscing on times spent in person with all of you. This weekend, those who visit the World of TOM Patreon universe can enjoy nearly 50 select images and a behind the scenes video of the 2014 event at TOM House.
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In July, Los Angeles Magazine published a piece about LA’s “beloved institutions… threatened with extinction,” in which Tom of Finland Foundation was featured. We are thankful to be closing out #TOMs100 in strong shape with our community’s support. Thanks so much!
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You can contribute to TOM's Foundation
when purchasing without any cost to you!
Thanks. Every little bit helps!
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Events and posts on our website with this icon offer galleries, podcasts, videos, Zoom talks, and other electronically accessed media.
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