“The New York Times” Tom of Finland’s Foundation and Muse Fight Over His Kinky Art’s Legacy
Durk Dehner was Tom of Finland’s muse, model and business partner before the artist died in 1991 Credit: Damien Maloney […]
“Atlas Obscura” This House Changed Queer History. Most People Drive Right Past It.
On a hilly residential street in Echo Park not 10 minutes from the house I lived in when I first […]
None of Them Nazis
Finland fought alongside Germany during the Continuation War (1941–1944) out of tactical and existential necessity, but the nation never adopted […]
“QX” Berndt Arell on ToFF’s new board: “I can’t see the motives – other than power and money”
Finnish art historian Berndt Arell has followed Tom of Finland’s art and legacy for decades. Now he is concerned about […]
“Xtra*” Inside the scramble to save the Tom of Finland House”
For four decades, the Tom of Finland House in Los Angeles has served as both a repository of the legacy […]
The Company and Foundation: Life at TOM House
Tom initially signed his work simply as “Tom.” In 1957, when his drawings were first published in Physique Pictorial, his […]
‘Helsingin Sanomat” Tom of Finland’s life’s work is at the center of fierce controversy in the United States
The future of the American foundation that cherishes the legacy of artist Tom of Finland, also known as Touko Laaksonen […]
“QX” ‘Strange’ – Roko ended up in the middle of the crisis at Tom of Finland’s house
Swedish artist Roko Fearon traveled from Florida to Los Angeles for three months as part of the Tom of Finland […]
“ARTnews” Strife at Tom of Finland Foundation
It has been a long road to recognition for the artist known as Tom of Finland, who started out in […]
TOM House Is Proud to Announce the Residency of Francesco Brunetti and His Final Presentation on November 19
Francesco’s residency marks the beginning of an exciting and positive future for TOM House and our community. Francesco Brunetti's recent […]