Legendary bodybuilder Chris Dickerson visits TOM exhibition in South Beach

Chris Dickerson, World Erotic Art Museum, 2012

Chris Dickerson is seen here with the drawing
Tom of Finland did of him in 1972.

One of the world’s most titled bodybuilders,
Dickerson’s competitive career spanned thirty years;
he was known for both his heavily muscled,
symmetrical physique and for his skills on the posing dais.

Chris Dickerson on stage

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled (Chris Dickerson), 1982, Graphite on paper, ToFF #82.17, © 1982 Tom of Finland Foundation

He attended Olney Friends School,
studied music and is an accomplished opera singer,
in addition to his career in athletics.
Chris retired in 1994
and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2000.

A ToFF Member and former resident of Los Angeles,
Chris now lives in Florida.

You can see the exhibition until 31st July at
World Erotic Art Museum
Miami Beach 

Published: 18th April 2012

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