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Sweden’s first Rainbow Hall of Fame paid tribute to its heroes
19th November 2025, 2:13 pmTom of Finland
Sweden’s first version of the Hall of Fame for LGBTQI people and allies was held on the evening of 10th November at Slussen in Stockholm.
Vera-Linn Lanängen and Mats Nordström who are behind Stockholm Pride’s Rainbow Hall of Fame with Tom of Finland Foundation’s Richard Villani. Photo: Jon Voss
Under the leadership of the two people involved in starting to build a Swedish Rainbow Hall of Fame, Mats Nordström and Vera-Linn Lanängen, want to include both Swedish and foreign heroes from history.
Tom of Finland Foundation’s Richard Villani was on hand in Stockholm to accept the honor on behalf of Finnish artist Tom of Finland.
The Rainbow Hall of Fame was held in the Katarinahissen building. A first stone in a large Hall of Fame has been laid.
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Published: 19th November 2025
Tags: Jon Voss, QX, Rainbow Hall of Fame, Richard Villani, Stockholm Pride, Tom of FinlandCategorised in: News