Wise now steps into the position to shape curatorial strategy and oversee the Foundation’s curatorial output across all platforms and initiatives.

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TOM OF FINLAND artwork © Tom of Finland Foundation

From Kake vol. 5–"Punishment" (1970), this iconic closing panel by Tom captures a moment of intense eroticism and tenderness. Part of Tom's groundbreaking Kake series, it explores a world where sensuality is sacred, shame-free, and rooted in liberation.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, XēBA BOTáNICA® and Condesa Gin, for their incredible support and partnership.

"During this moment, a technical glitch with my camera left me unaware of the outcome. When the film developed, it revealed a beautiful accident—a ghostly image that speaks to the tension between control and surrender." -Ryan Davis

It does not seek to support masculinity in disgrace, but to honor its tenderness, creating space for queer POC bodies who hold both with unapologetic grace. The exhibition debuts the ongoing series “Ethereal Intimacy.”

The work doesn’t subvert masculinity, but celebrates its tenderness, creating space for queer POC bodies to exist unapologetically in their full complexity and grace. The exhibition debuts the ongoing series “Ethereal Intimacy.”

Spanking booths turned the room into a stage of touch while guests surrendered to the fantasy as performances moved through the crowd, teasing power and the many skins of identity 😈

Photo credit: A Klass

Panel Discussion: “Tom in Bloom”—25th Oct, 4–6p
Artists Bony Ramirez (@bonyramirezz) and Alannah Farrell (@alannah.farrell.studio) in conversation with Michael Bullock (@michaeljbullock) on Queer figuration and Tom of Finland’s influence.

Debuting with BOFFO’s fall exhibition "Lavender Bloom" at kurimanzutto New York (@kurimanzutto) on 23rd Oct 2025, this exclusive edition is available 23rd October through 2nd November. Flower is the final panel from Tom’s Kake Vol. 5-Punishment (1970).

TOM OF FINLAND Untitled (From "Kake" vol. 23–"In the Wild West"), 1976, Pen and ink, graphite on paper, 11.63″ x 8.25″, © 1976 Tom of Finland Foundation

Presented in collaboration with Japanese brand Sigma.

© 1984 Tom of Finland Foundation
© 2007 David LaChapelle
© 2014 Ren Hang
© 2014 Omar Victor Diop

The exhibition opened today, 18th October, with artist talks, book signings, live performances, and more, featuring Tom of Finland Foundation alongside fellow distinguished artists.