Sign up for Artists & Activism, a World AIDS Day panel featuring Rubén Esparza, Ken Gonzales-Day, Joey Terrill, and Judy Ornelas Sisneros, moderated by Carolina A. Miranda. Free; first-come seating.

Join us for the premiere of viral, created by and starring Jordan Michael Green, followed by a celebration of his 40th birthday.

It does not seek to subvert masculinity in disgrace, but to honor its tenderness, creating space for Queer POC bodies who hold both with unapologetic grace.

The celebrated Tom of Finland musical returns to Hämeenlinna City Theatre on 3rd September 2026, tracing Tom’s journey from childhood to international acclaim. Watch the episode.

Tom of Finland is featured in David Kordansky Gallery’s presentation, showcasing key works by Tom and highlighting the range of artists from the gallery's program.

A retrospective celebrating 15 years of world-class photography—from international icons including Tom of Finland to Swedish masters—highlighting the evolution of visual storytelling across the globe.

"We are thrilled to welcome Brooke Wise as our new Chief Curator," says S.R. Sharp, Director of Operations. "Her visionary approach to contemporary art and deep commitment to community engagement align perfectly with our mission to make art accessible and relevant to all."

During their residency at TOM House, M Black is drawing on the Foundation’s archives.

"I want to explore a liberatory politics of (Trans)sexuality that embraces and eroticizes the abject, rejecting assimilation in favour of joyful perversion and play."

Valentine was an establishing leader, Director of Tom of Finland Foundation, the Editor of our newsletter, and in 2015 he received the Tom of Finland Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. He was an artist and author and many of his initiatives are an integral part of what our Foundation is today.

Tom of Finland Foundation’s Richard Villani was on hand in Stockholm to accept the honor on behalf of Finnish artist Tom of Finland.

"While ­these assignments ­will not turn someone ­else into me, they ­will provide the practitioner with a path to the deviations within themselves."

Former Artist-in-Residence Michael Espinoza's studio was recently broken into, and all of his cameras and some computer equipment were stolen. Thanks to generous friends, he’s already replaced some essential tools, but he still needs support to fully recover. Any contribution—big or small—will help him get back to making the work that uplifts and celebrates our community.

Venmo: @ME688

Cashapp: $michaelespinoza8