“Sex On The Streets” – Anniversary Exhibition

Source Blog – Erotic Heritage Museum

Claus Nieländer was the architect that realized the design of artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset for the Memorial to Homosexuals persecuted under Nazism in Berlin.  The Memorial opened on May 27, 2008 and Nieländer told me that it has been the recent target of violent vandalism.

We’re hosting a (private) party at the TOM House tonight, so please help us by supporting Dear Angel (David) in Venice if you can. 

You always make us look good… 

Hosted by Dear Angel. Proceeds benefitting the ToFF

NUIT GAY CANAL+ 1995 by JEAN BAPTISTE ERRECA

A very good friend – and was becoming a better one.

——————-

The attenuated, five-year life span of the Tom of Finland Clothing line had little to do with popularity and everything to do with financing. After an exhaustive study of Tom’s art, designers Gary Robinson and David Johnson produced a collection that brought the artist’s vision to three-dimensional life and was embraced by fashion editors, featured in music videos, and covered prominently on both fashion television and the E-Channel. The low slung, “hip-hugger” jeans that are currently the industry standard reflect Tom’s influence as well.

Spring 2003 Dispatch

Tom of Finland Clothing “Absolut Tom” Runway Tour – Part 1

Tom of Finland Clothing “Absolut Tom” Runway Tour – Part 2

 

 On May 17, 2006 ToFF held a cocktail reception in Manhattan to celebrate Tom of Finland: Coming of Age, a 21-piece exhibition of extraordinary drawings. This evening’s event was only made possible through the focused efforts of three remarkable New York City men: Gary Robinson, Mark Nelson, and Brian Crede who all cochaired the gala exposition at the host venue, the Charles Cowles Gallery.

Rodney Scott, president CSW, Mike Goldie, Durk Dehner, Sharp, Gary Robinson at 2009 Los Angeles LGBT Pride Celebration. PHOTO: JayPG

The  TOM Camino “styled” by Gary Robinson

Durk, Etienne, Jean Claude and Gary Robinson in Paris 

David Atilano is donating an original one of a kind watercolor, to benefit the Tom Of Finland Foundation.  

Date: Saturday December 12, 2009

Time: 5PM to CLOSE

Location: RoosterFish- 1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 (Venice Beach’s oldest Gay Bar)

Event Description: During the month of December, the RoosterFish is exhibiting 4 pieces of original artwork by L.A artist, David Atilano.  On Saturday December 12, one piece of original art work will be raffled to benefit the Tom of Finland foundation. The winner will choose the piece of artwork of their liking. 

Raffle: tickets will be sold $5 for one ticket, 3 tickets for $10, or 5 tickets for $25.

David Atilano is the artist behind Dear Angel, a gay handmade greeting card company. He is very thankful for the opportunity to have participated in last year’s Tom of Finland Erotic Art Festival. This Raffle is his way of thanking the foundation for the opportunities they provide for gay artists to continue creating erotic art.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,

David Atilano

714.615.7649

DearAngel.biz

— GLAAD —

Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
presents
OUTauction NYC 2009

Eighth Annual Art Event recognizing

GLAAD’s Top 100 Artists 

Part art auction and part glamorous cocktail reception, OUTAuction NYC is the must attend event of the Fall season.

Michael Kirwan has donated this colorful,

humorous and homoerotic work of art to the auction.

Attend the event, support a great cause and

see this great illustrations in person. 

Then, place your bid and this original work of art

could be going home with you.

TOM  OF  FINLAND  FOUNDATION
presents a:
Palm Springs Fundraiser!
A benefit for the Foundation

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991),
Untitled, 1989, Graphite on paper
ToFF #89.04, ©Tom of Finland Foundation

A part of Palm Springs Leather Week ‘09!

2:00 – 7:00 PM
Donation requested at the door

The Leather Pride Vendor Market continues as well!
Support Our Own Community’s Culture
Contribute to the Foundation
View , Buy, Support the Artists of Our Community
That’s part of what the Foundation is all about!

“Tom’s Men”
Hot, sexy men — on stage and off.
Wear your leathers, your sports kit, or grunge it out. Just keep it legal!

Plus, the SURPRISES that always make this event a treat!

The Barracks
67625 E Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234 · Map · 760.321.9688
The Barracks Website

Leather Pride ‘09 Website

Schiffer Publishing has agreed to publish a hard cover book, for nation-wide distribution promoting the work of artists of the male figure and their galleries, with ALL artists included to have a page linking their work to your business. Paintings, Sculpture & Drawings.

IT IS 100% free to Participate.

Announcing “100 Artists of the Male Figure” By Eric Gibbons, Schiffer Publishing in 2010.

I am encouraging you to contact your artists of the male figure to be included in this book and forward them this link: http://www.firehousegallery.com/100/index.html  At the bottom of the page is a link to the PDF application form.

You can see my current book “Powerfully Beautiful” on Amazon.com and Facebook.

http://www.amazon.com/Powerfully-Beautiful-Classically-Inspired-Painters/dp/144216719X

Any Gallery with an artist in this book will be listed with contact info so readers may contact you for a sale. I encourage galleries to ask their artists to feature work that the gallery can sell.

If you have questions, please contact me via e-mail, Subject “100 Book” to LOVSART@aol.com

Sincerely,

Eric Gibbons

FYI: The Firehouse Gallery is MY STUDIO for my work, I do not represent any artists but myself and will NOT be looking to use this project to obtain artists.