Preserving Queer art. Celebrating subculture. Protecting expression. FOR FORTY-ONE YEARS

13th December 2025, 9:26 am

Through stewardship of Tom of Finland’s work and related archives,
our Foundation advances a broader appreciation of erotic art and champions freedom of expression.

DONALD C. SHORTER JR.

For over four decades, Tom of Finland Foundation has stood as a guardian against erasure.
We are not just preserving drawings; we are protecting a culture.
We are a museum, library and research center, archive, a home, and a global hub for Queer expression.

THE CAKE

Queer community is shaped by the acts and the contributions of its members.
Support for Tom of Finland Foundation directly impacts artistry, preservation, and research for generations to come.

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