Tom of Finland heads home for major survey exhibition

TOM OF FINLAND Untitled, 1977, Graphite on paper, 15.75″ x 12.38″, Private collection, Courtesy Galerie Judin, Berlin

Tom of Finland is one of the most recognized Finnish artists in the world, renowned for his signature style and iconic images. The exhibition, opening on 28th April in the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma in Helsinki highlights Tom of Finland’s artistic mastery, establishing him as a major figure in 20th-century contemporary art and visual culture.

TOM OF FINLAND Untitled, 1980, Color pencil and gouache on paper. 20.75″ x 15.88″, Tom of Finland Foundation Permanent Collection

Bold Journey presents works from Tom of Finland Foundation in Los Angeles together with works from the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. There are also works from Finnish and international public and private collections in the exhibition. Alongside drawings, the exhibition features archive material, Tom’s personal clothing and memorabilia, letters, publications, magazines, films, and a new VR experience produced by Donkey Hotel. The experience immerses the viewer into the rooms of 1421 Laveta Terrace, better known as TOM House, the former residence of Tom of Finland in Los Angeles, where he mastered his artwork and lived over the last decade of his life.

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Published: 7th April 2023

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