Happy 101st Birthday Tom of Finland. Thanks to the TOF Foundation who have been dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting the erotic arts for three and a half decades, his work is still as popular as it ever was. He was the queer artist who not only pushed the boundaries of homoerotic art and censorship … Continue reading
We always have Time for Tom. Especially this time of year with the launch the new Tom of Finland 2021 calendar by Peachy Kings. Right now we need as much fun and joy as s possible and this will certainly help . It contains thirteen classic Tom illustrations featuring naked cowboys, leathermen, muscle studs, … Continue reading
Queerguru always likes to check in with German artist STEFAN MERKT from time to time as he is always working on a new Exhibition. He has just opened ” ON THE WAY ′′ and all the work is inspired by Tom of Finland. and marks the centennial of the birth of this artist, born … Continue reading
The ubiquitous queer Brit fashion designer Jonathan Anderson seems to be popping up all over the place these days. Known for his own very collectable label J.W. Anderson in his store in London’s Soho, he has collaborated on special collections for Topshop, Uniqlo and Versace. He is also creative director of Loewe, a division of … Continue reading
Happy Happy 100th Birthday to Tom of Finland Tom, whose real name was Touko Valio Laaksonen was a Finnish artist who made a huge influence on late 20th Century Gay Culture. Born into a middle class family in a small town in the south west of Finland. Both his parents were school teachers. At the … Continue reading