The Finnish Institute in London proudly presents an evening celebrating the art and influence of Tom of Finland.
Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen, 1920–1991) is one of the gay world’s few authentic icons. His drawings have had an enormous influence on the visual appearance, attitudes and self-understanding of gay people. Tom's ultimate leather men are known all over the world. They are key icons of Western visual culture.
The event kicks off with a panel discussion on Tom’s influence on fashion, not only in the leather community, but also putting it in a wider frame by looking at sexual liberation and the impact of popular erotic imagery on fashion in general.
The second half of the event consists of the screening of the classic documentary "Daddy and the Muscle Academy", the only film ever made with Tom of Finland himself.
The film uses a variety of visual elements including, among others: Tom of Finland in his own words, A retrospective of Tom’s drawings, Tom’s men and their stories.
(Image © Tom of Finland Foundation)
Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BH, United Kingdom
Entrance: GBP 10.00
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