ToFF gives a giant thank you to Christopher Street West, Steve Ganzell, Tom Pardoe, the City of West Hollywood, everyone that volunteered in the ToFF booth, Miguel Angel Reyes, the artists that showed with us: Michael Kirwan, Lalo Ugalde, E. Salvador Hernandez, Ethann Maxx, Hector Silva and EVERYONE that stopped by Tom of Finland Foundation.

LA PRIDE 2013

Everyone helps spread the word about the Beauty of erotic art,
all its merits and together we promote healthier,
more tolerant attitudes about sexuality. 

PIN–UP is a magazine that captures an architectural spirit, rather than focusing on technical details of design, by featuring interviews with architects, designers, and artists, and presenting work as an informal work in progress – a fun assembly of ideas, stories and conversations, all paired with cutting-edge photography and artwork.

Both raw and glossy, the magazine is a nimble mix of genres and themes, finding inspiration in the high and the low by casting a refreshingly playful eye on rare architectural gems, amazing interiors, smart design, and that fascinating area where those areas connect with contemporary art.

Included: A visit to legendary Gay artist Tom of Finland’s Los Angeles sanctuary.

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Spring Summer 2013

MSC Finland – TOM’s Club – is a fetish club for leather, rubber and biker guys.
MSC is a member of ECMC (European Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs).

Sharp and Francesco. Photos by Miguel Reyes.

On behalf of the SF AIDS Foundation and LGBT I’d like to thank the Tom of Finland visitors for your kind and generous donations. With your generosity and support I have reached my goal of $5,000.00 and plus. 

All the artwork that was done in the drawing workshop was sold with proceeds going to the AIDS/Lifecycle.

A huge THANK YOU to everybody who came to my fundraiser – I enjoyed seeing you. Thank you for your generosity, time and good wishes. Special thanks goes to Miguel Angel Reyes for putting together this AIDS/LifeCycle event and S. R. Sharp and Durk Dehner of Tom of Finland Foundation for hosting!!!

Also, a big thank you to Terry Grand, Roger Warnix, Thomas Rogillio, Jim Patrone for supporting me on this amazing journey. It’s a pleasure to have met you and I am looking forward to more fun times. 

THANK YOU ALL – YOU ALL ROCK HARD !!!

Francesco Guglielmino

Payasos L.A. donated half of the proceeds from  “Hell on Wheels, Part 1″ to ToFF. Their first, annual motorcycle ride reconnected generations and revitalized their Leather roots. It is always great to see new people at TOM House.

Payasos-L.A. is a nonprofit brotherhood of Gay/Bi Latino men who are committed to supporting and enhancing the quality of life for our communities and for future generations.

TOM OF FINLAND – XXL

Touko Laaksonen (AKA Tom of Finland), Helsinki, c. 1973. [Touko became the main art director for a large advertising agency]

To host and coordinate events where TOM fans can come together and celebrate the life and work of a Finnish hero.

While based in Helsinki, we work with Tom of Finland Foundation in Los Angeles which Tom cofounded in 1984.

We depend on membership support to continue our efforts as a nonprofit society.

Only 20€ per year to join up.

 Tom of Finland Seura

The video was inspired by several things, including Tom of Finland as well as all of those amazing music videos from the ’90s that we know and love so much. -Colton