Event
History 2014 |
January
12, 2014
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The Museum
of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles & ONE Gallery
present:
MOCA
to ONE:
Art Walk and Tour
The tour
will be followed by a reception at the ONE Gallery.
Details
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Los Angeles, CA |
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January
12, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents a:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
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October
11, 2013 -
January 12, 2014
|
Lille
3000
presents:
Happy Birthday
Galerie Perrotin / 25 Years
Lille
3000 has invited the Galerie Perrotin to take over the spaces
of the
Tripostal in Lille. Tom of Finland is included in the exhibition.
Details
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Lille, France |
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January
16 - 19, 2014
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Artists Corner
Gallery & Bookmaking & Photo LA
present:
Round Hole, Square Peg
A New LGBT
Aesthetic for the 21st Century
A
juried
photography show, conceived with the intent to question and
acquire
a new queer visual aesthetic for the 21st century.
Details
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Los Angeles, CA |
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November
2, 2013 -
January 26, 2014
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The
Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles
presents:
Bob
Mizer and Tom
of Finland
The
first major museum exhibition devoted to the art and collaborations
of Bob Mizer and Touko Laaksonen, aka "Tom of Finland".
Details
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Los Angeles, CA |
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November
9, 2013 -
January 26, 2014
|
ONE
Archives Gallery & Museum
presents:
Art
& Physique
Circa Bob & Tom
An
exhibition exploring the social and historical context surrounding
erotic art
and physique photography during the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Details
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Los Angeles, CA |
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September
6, 2013 -
January 31, 2014
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Feelsmore510
Gallery
presents:
Nancy Peach
Oils on Canvas
Peach’s
unique, sensual figurative work has been
taking the scene by storm since 2008.
Details
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Oakland, CA |
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January
1 - 31, 2014
|
Visual AIDS
and The Body
present:
some thoughts / for you
Dedicated to the Members of Viausl AIDS
"How
to engage with this loss,
how to understand the ripples of its after-effects?"
Details
|
Online |
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January
25 -
March 1, 2014
|
phd
presents:
A History of Queer:
Selections from the St. Louis LGBT History Project
It
seems there’s more in your hairdresser’s closet
than
Nordstrom sweaters and fabulous shoes.
Details
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St.
Louis, MO |
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February
1 - 28, 2014
|
Visual AIDS
and The Body
present:
I Am My Own Landscape
Curated by Ivan Acebo-Choy
These
artists have, to some extent, transcended their bodies.
They have become a place, a landscape, a site.
Details
|
Online |
|
February
6, 2014
|
Foundation
Friends
present:
Leather & Lace
A Belly
Dance Showcase
Men AND Women are encouraged
to attend this special event.
Male and female dancers will seduce the TOM House like never
before!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
February
9, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents a:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
February
14 -
March 15, 2014
|
Antebellum
Gallery
presents:
Robert Opel
The Res~Erection of Fey Way Studios
Robert Opel was not only the man who streaked
the 1974 Academy Awards,
he also opened the first erotic art gallery in San Francisco
called Fey Way Studios.
Details
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Los
Angeles, CA |
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February
16, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
And
Mr.
Sister Leather 2014
Present:
Tableaux Vivant
An Invitation
to the Leather Community to a Live Art Show
The Tableaux
Vivant includes a showcase
of some well known pieces of TOM’s Art.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
March
1 - 31, 2014
|
Visual AIDS
and The Body
present:
A Positive Outlook
Curated by Miguel Figueroa
Your sexual preference does not make you
immune to the disease.
Details
|
Online |
|
March
9, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents a:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
March
21, 2014
|
The Los Angeles
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,
Los Angeles Band of Brothers &
Pistons
Bar
present:
TOM's Angels
A
Benefit for Tom of Finland Foundation
Mr. Tom
of Finland Contest!
Silent Art Auction!
Details
|
Long Beach, CA |
|
March
21 -
June 21, 2014
|
Gerhardsen
Gerner
presents:
Do Not Disturb
A group exhibition
The works
focus on the nocturnal, sleep, dreams, passion,
sexual fantasies, and the last, long night that awaits us all.
Details
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Oslo, Norway |
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March
21 - 30, 2013
|
The Los Angeles
Leather Coalition
presents:
L.A. Leather Pride 2014
Building the Bonds of Brotherhood
The Foundation is a proud participant
in Los Angeles Leather Pride!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
March
28 -
May 25, 2014
|
Leslie-Lohman
Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
presents:
Stroke: From Under
the Mattress
To the Museum Wall
A historical retrospective of sexy and erotic
illustrations by artists
who worked for Gay male magazines from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Details
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New York, NY |
|
March
29 -
May 3, 2014
|
Western Project
presents:
Patrick Lee:
New
Drawings
"Union Station is a hub, a place to start
over in a sense
and an opportunity to escape the city, the past."
Details
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Los Angeles, California |
|
March
30 -
November 3, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION'S
2014 Emerging Artist Competition
Open to
any artist with the exception of previous winners of this competition,
or artists who are already commercially selling work that portrays
sexuality.
Top prize is an original Tom of Finland drawing!
Winners
were announced December 3, 2014 in Helsinki
Details
|
Online |
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April
4 -
May 1, 2014
|
CNCPT13
presents:
REX Uncensored
"Surviving
Is The Best Revenge"
My bottom line is a firm belief that sex lies
at the very core of our being,
no matter how we wish to definite it for ourselves.
Details
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Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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April
13, 2014
|
Jordan
Frink (Mr. Sister Leather) & Daphne Von Rey
present a:
Drag
Brunch Benefit
The Event of the Season
Benefit
for the Tom of Finland Foundation.
A fun-filled day of surprises you won't want to miss!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
April
18 -
May 14, 2014
|
Antebellum
Gallery
presents:
Corset Fetish
"Cinch Me"
Antebellum, the only fetish art gallery in America,
and perhaps the world,
continues it's tradition of bringing fetish to the mainstream.
.
Details
|
Los
Angeles, CA |
|
April
20, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents a:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
NOTE: Special Date For This Session!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
April
26, 2014
|
Mr.
Sister Leather 2014
And
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
Present:
Tableaux
Vivant Deux
A
Live Showcase of Well-Known Tom of Finland Art
The tableaux
vivant (living picture) of TOM’s art.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
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May
1 - 31, 2014
|
Saytrs Motorcycycle
Club
presents:
Rumble
Leather
& Motorcycles, the Long Road to Equality
Leather & Motorcycle History
Special benefit party for Foundation on
May 31, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Details
|
Long Beach, CA |
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May
8, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
Tom
of Finland's Birthday
Around
the World
and at TOM House
Celebrate
Tom's Birthday whereever you are.
If you are in Los Angeles, join us at TOM House for a great
party!
Details
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Worldwide & Los Angeles, CA |
|
May
11, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents a:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
May
17 -
July 13, 2014
|
Wessel
+ O'Conner Fine Art
present:
Jim French:
Vintage Postcards
This
exhibition features the original late 1960's vintage Polaroid
pictures
he took as studies for homoerotic drawings.
Details
|
Lambertville, NJ / Online |
|
May
25 -
September 28,
2014
|
Statens Museum
for Kunst
presents:
Abandon
the Parents
An overwhelming collection by several artists.
An abundance of paintings, drawings, photographs,
videos,
books, words, and sounds fill the x-rummet venue.
Details
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Copenhagen, Denmark |
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May
30 -
June 1, 2014
|
presents:
Seattle Erotic Art Festival 2014
Since 2002
World-class visual art that is rarely seen
in mainstream galleries
and redefine boundaries in exciting new ways.
Details
|
Seattle, WA |
|
June
1, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
16mm
of Pleasure
Vintage
erotic films on 8mm and 16mm
Featuring selections from our 30 years of archiving
thousands of visual materials including the moving image.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
June
7, 2014
|
Christos
Tejada and 6 others
present:
Homoerectus
A Group Exhibition of Queer /
Homoerotic Underground Art
Make sure you invite all your dyke friends,
sugar daddies,
Local Priest and / or Rabbi.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
June
7 - 8, 2014
|
Christopher
Street West
presents:
LA Pride 2014
The Foundation will Participate at Erotic City
Erotic Artwork, Drawing Workshops,
ONE's Project 50 and More
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
June
11 - 26, 2014
|
Paddle 8
presents:
Pride
An Auction Celebrating LGBT Artists and Subject Matter
Works from
established and emerging artists,
including an original Tom of Finland drawing.
Details
|
Online |
|
June
13 - 14, 2014
|
Homotopia
and National Museums Liverpool
present:
The Un-straight Museum
Exploring the role of cultural institutions, curators,
and archivists
Aimed at people working in the heritage and
cultural sectors as well as
researchers, academics and interested members of the LGBT community.
Details
|
Liverpool, England |
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June
15, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
TOM's Bar
Our big
celebration of TOM on Daddy's Day.
This is the one event you won't want to miss!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
June
19 - 22, 2014
|
Art Basel
presents:
Art Basel
Basel
Switzerland
Art Basel
is the premier international art show of its kind
for modern and contemporary works.
Details
|
Basel, Switzerland |
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June
19 -
August 31, 2014
|
Écomusée
du fier monde
presents:
Fugues se Souvient:
30 Years of Homosexualtiy in Quebec
A
testimony to the evolution of the GLBT community within Quebecois
society,
the exhibition
covers notable moments from
the last thirty years.
Details
|
Montreal, Quebec |
|
July
12, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Los Angeles Band of Brothers
"RUSH" Party
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
July
13, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Life Drawing Workshops
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
July
26, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Artist Reception at TOM House
for
Slava Mogutin & Brian Kenny
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
August
10, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Life Drawing Workshops
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
August
16 -
September 6 , 2014
|
Antebellum
Gallery
presents:
Xerox & Figurines
Together At Last!
Xerox
photography by Josef Jasso
Hooded figurines by Richard Ankrom
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
August
28 -
September 28, 2014
|
MUU Gallery
presents:
Tom of Finland:
Dirty Frames
Presenting
comics by Touko Laaksonen in the same spirit for which
Tom of Finland is known — without shame or reserve.
Details
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Helsinki, Finland |
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September
5 - 7, 2014
|
2014 Helsinki Comics Festival
The largest comics festival in Northern Europe.
Highlights include exhibitions celebrating the lives and works of two of the most prolific Finnish LGBT artists, Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen) and Moomin creator Tove Jansson.
Details
|
Helsinki, Finland |
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September
6, 2014 -
March 29, 2015
|
Museum
Centre Vapriikki
presents:
Sealed with a Secret
Correspondence of Tom of Finland
A multifaceted
portrait of the artist Touko Laaksonen
is conveyed through his extensive correspondence.
Details
|
Tampere, Finland |
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September
13, 2014
|
Rough
Trade Gear
presents:
QUEER ART EXPO
Shining a spotlight on creators
of Queer, erotic, kink, and fetish art.
Benefiting Tom of Finland Foundation
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
September
14, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Life Drawing Workshops
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
September 26 - 28,
2014
|
Antebellum Gallery
presents:
Antebellum FilmFestival
Featuring 3 Nights of Exciting Fetish Films
Limited seating. Purchase tickets now. This event will sell out.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
October 4 - 5, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Art Fair
This year, the Tom of Finland Art Fair returns to TOM House, the iconic property where it has been held in earlier years.
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
October
1 - 31, 2014
|
Magnet
presents:
Peter
Berlin
A Solo Exhibition of Photographs
In the early to mid-1970s, Berlin created some
of the most recognizable gay male erotic imagery of his time.
Serving as his own photographer, model, and fashion designer,
Berlin redefined self-portraiture and became an international
sensation.
Details
|
San Francisco, CA |
|
October
23 -
November 23, 2014
|
Homotopia
presents:
Miracle
of Miracles
Homotopia 2014 Festival
Exciting national premieres (DV8), regional
firsts (Andy Warhol and Catherine Opie exhibitions) and unique
collaborations (Fenella Fielding and Le Gateau Chocolat).
Details
|
Liverpool, England |
|
November
5 - 6, 2014 |
The
Invisible Line Gallery
presents:
Stuart Sandford:
Teen Dreams
Revolving around exploring the ideas of sexuality,
masculinity,
and identity stemming from adolescence.
Details
|
London, United Kingdom |
|
November
6, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Movie
Night
Our scintillating
cinematic series begins with The Celluloid Closet.
Live Entertainment — Free Popcorn
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
November
7 - 9, 2014
|
BENT-CON
A Comic Convention… only Gayer
A public exhibition where artists, writers,
creators, publishers, directors,
actors, and producers,
get together and a whole lot more!
Details
|
Los
Angeles, CA |
|
November
15 -
December 20,
2014
|
Rubén
Esparza Curatorial
presents:
Rick Castro:
Masterworks
A retrospective that curates
the seminal photographs
from the 25 years of Castro’s work..
Details
|
Los
Angeles, CA |
|
November
27, 2014 -
January 24, 2015
|
Galerie
Buchholz
presents:
Richard Hawkins & William S. Burroughs,
Cerith Wyn Evans, Isa Genzken,
Tom of Finland
Details
|
Berlin, Germany |
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December
2 , 2014
|
McCann Helsinki
&
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Erotica Before Internet
Muscles and Counter-Culture
Touko Laaksonen
turned Tom of Finland into a global phenomenon way before the
Internet, and at the same time, changed the world and gave gay
men a new confident identity. How did he do it?
Details
|
Helsinki, Finland |
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December 1 - 7, 2014
|
Visual AIDS
presents:
Day With(out) Art
Alternate Endings
Commissioned Artist Videos by Rhys Ernst, Glen Fogel, Lyle Ashton Harris, Hi Tiger, Tom Kalin, My Barbarian and Julie Tolentino
Screening Dates & Locations in 35+ Cities Internationally
Details
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International |
|
December
11, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Movie
Night
Our scintillating
cinematic series continues with
Gregg Araki's Nowhere.
Live Entertainment — Free Popcorn
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
December
14, 2014
|
TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
presents:
Life Drawing Workshop
Usually
held on the second Sunday of each month. Beginner? Professional?
All are welcome. Reserve your spot and bring your sketch pad!
Details
|
Los Angeles, CA |
|
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