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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 4d

Lust for linework? 🔥 Join model Rory S and instructor Rex Kung this Sunday, 12th October, for a life drawing session celebrating the male physique with bold strokes (on paper, of course).

RSVP: www.tomoffinland.org/eventscal/li...

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 5d

“I aim to rediscover notions of belonging, desire, and erotic art on a global scale, creating new works that challenge ideas of power and authority through bold, thought-provoking narratives that intertwine cultural histories with contemporary Queer expression.” -Onur Hastürk

RSVP: buff.ly/JdpmtiK

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 6d

"El Bautismo" by Héctor Silva

Los Angeles artist Héctor Silva blends Homoerotic and Latino/Chicano culture to challenge machismo, celebrate Queer desire, and spotlight kink through a bold Latin lens.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 8d

Drawing from his Afro-Latino background and experiences in Black and Latin communities, Ryan’s work challenges the stigmas around male femininity, celebrating freedom, intimacy, and self-expression.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 8d

His aesthetic—what he calls “fashion erotica”—uses kink-inspired elements like bondage, leather, and hosiery to subvert gender norms and celebrate the male form, capturing the body’s beauty in erotic moments from a personal point of view that is both exhibitionist and voyeuristic.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 8d

Ryan Davis is a visual artist, fashion stylist and founding editor of London-based “IDOL” magazine. As Editor-at-Large, he curated covers, editorials, and features spanning fashion, art, and culture, which helped shape the publication’s distinct voice.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 8d

Welcome Ryan Davis to our Artist-in-Residence Program! We are so excited to see what you create during your stay at TOM House.

READ MORE ABOUT RYAN: tomoffinland.org/meet-artist-in-residence-ryan-davis

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 9d

Ryan Davis is a fashion stylist, visual artist, and founding editor of London-based IDOL Magazine. As Editor-at-Large, he curated covers, editorials, and features spanning fashion, art, and culture, which helped shape the publication’s distinct voice.

Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 9d

Join us for the opening reception of “Pleasure Garden,” by Artist-in-Residence Onur Hastürk at TOM House. This series reimagines palace gardens with BDSM elements—leather, masks, chains—exploring power, submission, and pleasure.

RSVP: buff.ly/JdpmtiK

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 11d

We prefer not keeping it in our pants 😏

Join us in less than two weeks for a life drawing session with Rory S (@mrslikker.bsky.social), guided by Rex Kung. Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.

Tickets: www.tomoffinland.org/eventscal/li...

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 11d

The book features writings by Michael Bullock, Aimee Goguen and Melissa Anderson.

Original Drawings by © 2017 Silvia Prada in collaboration with Tom of Finland Foundation.

#SilviaPrada #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #TomOfFinlandFoundation #TomOfFinland

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 11d

Highlighting our collaboration with Spanish artist Silvia Prada on “TOM”.

Through the eyes of a female artist, Prada’s drawings offer fresh perspectives on sexuality, engaging with Tom of Finland’s personal collages and archives.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 21d

This preliminary drawing was recently exhibited as part of "Before the Men" at The Visitors Center in Fire Island Pines.

1988 © Tom of Finland Foundation.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 21d

"Tom of Finland, renowned for his erotic art, uniquely featured bisexual men, challenging the gay/straight binary common in a heteropatriarchal society. His authentic work, intended for all, embraced his world and its bisexual men."

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 21d

In celebration of Bisexual Awareness Week, we're spotlighting Dana, our Donor & Membership Coordinator, and her chosen drawing from our collections.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · 28d

Welcome Onur Hasturk to our Artist-in-Residence Program. We are so excited to see what you create during your residency at TOM House.

#TomOfFinlandFoundation #OnurHasturk #GayArt #QueerArt #EroticArt #Drawing #TOMsMen #TOMair

Meet Artist-in-Residence Onur Hasturk: Tom of Finland Foundation

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 9

Led by instructor Rex Kung, our life drawing sessions feature live male models in a variety of classical and homoerotic poses. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Tom of Finland Foundation.

Tickets: www.tomoffinland.org/eventscal/li...

#TomOfFinlandFoundation #LifeDrawing #QueerArt

Life Drawing Session with Rex Kung : Tom of Finland Foundation

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 5

His moving image work blends performance, self-recorded documentation, and archival materials to explore and make visible Queer lived experiences.

He seeks to make art to share, learn from and find solace in sensitive depictions of shared raw realities and obscured histories.

Meet Sweatmother, Artist-in-Residence : Tom of Finland Foundation

Protecting, Preserving & Promoting the Erotic Arts

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 5

Welcome Sweatmother to our Artist-in-Residence Program #TOMair! We are so excited to see what you create during your stay at TOM House.

Sweat is an artist and filmmaker based in London.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 3

Villani oversees the annual Art & Culture Festival #tofARTfair and Emerging Artist Contest #TOMartCONTEST while cultivating relationships with artists and clients worldwide.

His goal is to support past and present erotic artists and archives through curation, strategy, and project development.

Highlighting Richard Villani : Tom of Finland Foundation

Protecting, Preserving & Promoting the Erotic Arts

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 3

#TomOfFinlandFoundation is proud of the addition of Richard Villani as Director of Global Partnerships & Exhibitions.

Villani was recently named to @wallpapermag.bsky.social’s Wallpaper* 400—a list of the people shaping culture in America in 2025.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Sep 2

Sex can connect, liberate, hurt and control people. With the exhibition #seggsnow, you are invited to discover lust, bodies and desire in all their complexity.

It tells of erotic fantasies, Queer perspectives and new realities—free of taboos and stigma.

➡️ tomoffinland.org/eventscal/sex-now

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Aug 31

These Officers will play a critical role in strategic planning, fundraising, and supporting our organization’s programming and outreach efforts. Under their leadership, #TomOfFinlandFoundation looks forward to deepening our connections with artists, audiences, and supporters across the globe.

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Aug 31

New Leadership Team Brings Fresh Vision and Commitment to the Arts Community

The newly elected officers, who officially assumed their roles this month, bring a diverse range of expertise, leadership experience, and passion for the arts.

Tom of Finland Foundation announces new Officers on our Board of Directors : Tom of Finland Foundation

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Tom of Finland Foundation @tomoffinland.org · Aug 31

Tom of Finland Foundation, Inc. (ToFF), our nonprofit public charity committed to protecting, preserving, and sharing the legacy of artists and their work, is pleased to announce the appointment of new officers.

· Robert Knox Hayes–Chair
· Terence McFarland–Treasurer
· Nolan Feng–Secretary

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