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eNews #207
7th November 2017 |
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on 7th November 1991
Tom was born Touko Laaksonen in Kaarina, Finland in 1920. Because of his illness, when the artist could no longer draw, he knew it was his time to depart.
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7th November 2017
San Francisco, CA
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Tom of Finland Movie & Kino Lorber
present
Tom of Finland
The Movie
Tom of Finland comes to the historic Castro Theatre for one night only! Screenings at 4:45 PM + 9:15 PM.
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12th November 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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Tom of Finland Foundation
presents a
Life Drawing Session
Each month, the Foundation offers a friendly and positive environment to practice your skills.
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4th November -
9th December 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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Rubén Esparza
presents
Queer Califas
A Latinx Group Exhibition
There is a thread that connects Latinx people. It is a strong soulful link, which is indelible. A lineage that carries the rhythm of varied cultures.
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11th November 2017
Los Angeles, CA
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B. I. N.
presents
Hard Art
Art Fair & Leather Gear Trade
All funds will go directly to Hector Silva's cancer fight fund. If you have any kind of donation, art, leather, gear, BDSM demo, performance, money or want to volunteer during the event, please contact Leo Iriarte, Esteban Jimenez or Adrian Bernal directly on Facebook.
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15th October -
15th November 2017
Palm Springs, CA
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Tom of Finland Foundation &
Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
present
Faces of Man
Tom of Finland Limited Edition Prints Exhibition
A Fundraiser for Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert and Tom of Finland Foundation.
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Wednesdays
Los Angeles, CA
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Antebellum
presents
Wednesday Tea Salons
At TOM House
Hand-blended tea, cakes and sweets, relax and have a nice cuppa tea... V
iew kinky/sexy art. Chat with fellow kinksters and art patrons. Remove yourself from reality, and chill.
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Tom of Finland Foundation
in
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Pride is one of our favorite events! 2017 was no exception.
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Jamison Karon and his book
How to Be a Faggot
At the Hammer Museum pop-up store curated by Lisa and Louis Eisner.
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"TOM House" Chronicles the Safe Hideaway
for LA's Gay Community in the '80s
Featured in
Exuberance
Leather-clad, burly young men, in various stages of undress and often indulging in sexual shenanigans, are standard scenes in the artworks created by Finnish Touko Laaksonen, known as homoerotic artist Tom of Finland and professionally and personally as Tom.
His Echo Park home, nestled within the suburbs of Los Angeles, has been preserved, down to the pillows, and is the home base for
Tom of Finland Foundation and the revolving door of characters that make the pilgrimage to the famous-and infamous-compound.
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Featured in
Pineapple
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Introducing Joakim Andreasson, Tom of Finland Store: "I first came up-close and personal with Tom's work in Paris when I bought one of the Taschen books in the gay book store in Marais. I was thereafter captivated - And Tom has been part of my life since. I never imagined that I would end up working with Tom's art in this capacity - But it certainly has been a sexy ride..."
With photos by Josh Paul Thomas
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Make Your Apartment Gay AF
Featured in
Hornet
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Sure, you might be gay, but look around. How gay are your housewares? Not very, right?
Fear not, because Finnish manufacturer Finlayson has partnered with Tom of Finland to make a beautiful collection of
Tom of Finland
textiles. From pillows to potholders, from duvet covers to curtains, make your home as gay as you are.
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7 Ways To Live Your Best Tom Of Finland Life
Featured in
Logo
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Tom of Finland's hypersexualized drawings of muscular men have been a staple of gay culture for decades, and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
The gay erotic artist, born Touko Laaksonen, died in 1991, but his popularity has only grown. For fans of Finland's famous export, here are seven ways to get the most out of your Tom of Finland obsession.
By
Adam Salandra
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Tom of Finland
The Movie
Continuing Hit!
Los Angeles CA
San Francisco CA
New York NY
Ft. Lauderdale FL
Opening on 10th November
Miami FL
Moving from Tempe to Phoenix AZ
Santa Ana CA
Salt Lake City UT
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