Nov 30, 2011 
TOM TimeBRING A TOM OF FINLAND HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
A BENEFIT FOR TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION
AN EXHIBITION ~ AN OPPORTUNITY ~ A TIME TO REJOICE
Gala Opening Night: FRIDAY ~ 12/2/11 ~ 7:00PM – 10:00PM
ART * PRINTS * BOOKS * APPAREL * GIFTS
$10 DONATION AT THE DOOR
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Nov 29, 2011 
The Comics is the most affordable compilation of Tom of Finland’s popular panel stories.
This volume features 14 stories, including the first completed by Tom in 1946, and the last, done in 1986.
Along the way we meet Jack in the Jungle, Beach Boys, Greasy Rider, Ringo & the Renegades
and Tom’s most infamous creation, Kake, the ultimate leatherman.
Mega-piston instead of Mickey Mouse: In Taschen’s “The Comics Volume I” – Carsten Weidemann
The stories are arranged chronologically in a book sized to fit perfectly in one hand,
wrapped in our new Panic Jacket that allows the book
to be read any place, any time,
by simply removing and reversing the cover
to give the appearance of a serious, scholarly tome.
Nov 29, 2011 
TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled, 1987, Color pencil on paper, ToFF #88.27, © 1987 Tom of Finland Foundation
Touko Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland,
and his friend Durk Dehner established the
Tom of Finland foundation in 1984 to preserve
the catalog of Tom’s work and to promote erotic art.
Tonight’s opening will benefit Tom’s Foundation.
The event is from 7 – 10 p.m. at
Pleasures and Treasures, 2525 University Ave.
For more information call (619) 822-4280
or visit pleasuresandtreasures.biz .
Nov 28, 2011 [Tom's voice being heard to this day in contemporary Finnish politics.]
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True Finns MP Pentti Oinonen has announced that he will not attend the President’s annual Independence Day reception on December 6th this year. Oinonen said that he would not be comfortable at a party attended only by people who are well off.
Another reason why Oinonen is staying away from the reception is the prospect of homosexuals dancing at the reception. At last year’s reception, controversy was raised by the sight of actor Jani Toivola (who is now a Green MP) dancing a waltz with Kenneth Liukkonen, winner of the Mr. Gay Finland 2010 competition. At least three other same-sex couples were spotted on the dance floor that night. 
He explained his decision by quoting a recently-deceased war veteran. “He said that he would not have fought on behalf of Finnish independence if he would have known that homosexuals would be dancing at the Independence Day celebration. That is a shocking experience for a veteran.”
Oinonen’s comments led to a flurry of activity in the social media, where many pointed out that one of Finland’s internationally known gay figures, Touko Laaksonen, better known as the artist Tom of Finland, was a decorated war veteran. Researcher Kati Mustola points out that there were gays fighting for Finland in the war. She also noted that in the exceptional conditions of the war, even some heterosexuals had homosexual relationships. “He [Oinonen] insults gay veterans and all homosexuals”, Mustola says.
The Finnish Association of War Veterans says that it does not want to take issue with the opinions of individual citizens, “especially in a matter like this”. “We have been involved in defending freedom of speech, and now freedom of speech prevails in Finland”, says the association’s chairman Aarno Strömmer.
One veteran, Niilo Läksy from Iisalmi, dismisses Oinonen’s objections to same-sex dancing as “propaganda.” “People my age and older still look askance [at homosexuals], but Oinonen is so much younger that one would imagine that he would have a more liberal view”, says 86-year-old Läksy.
True Finns MPs have voiced criticism at President Tarja Halonen after she commented on the results of a survey by Helsingin Sanomat on Finnish attitudes toward racism. “People who recognise racism in themselves have ended up voting for the True Finns”, Halonen said in the interview. “Feedback from voters has been overwhelming against Halonen’s statement”, says party chairman Timo Soini. However, Pentti Kettunen, deputy chairman of the party’s parliamentary group, does not feel that there has been any increase in anti-Halonen sentiment among the True Finns. MP Pentti Oinonen agrees, although he says that the racism comment was irritating.
Nov 28, 2011 
Nov 26, 2011 
TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled (Study), 1980, Graphite on paper, 8.75” x 11.75”, ToFF #0043, © 1980 Tom of Finland Foundation
November 25 – December 23
Open 7 days a week, 10am – 7pm
16 East 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
T: +1 212 628 0189
Nov 26, 2011 
December 3rd through 4th
BENT-CON
is committed to encouraging the vast talent and creativity within a queer
and queer-friendly environment
for those passionate about sharing their respective talents with YOU -
new and not-so-new to the work found at this convention.
Stop by and see
We’ll have some of the earliest comic illustrations from
Tom, Etienne/Stephen, and others from our archives.
TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Mike #4:Telephone Booth (2 panels), 1976
We’ll also be presenting a discussion panel
Sunday, the 4th at 10:00 am.
TOM OF FINLAND: Creating Heroes
Invited Speakers:
Durk Dehner, ToFF president and cofounder;
Rick Castro, artist and gallery owner;
Axel, artist;
Michael Kirwan, illustrator;
Blake Besharian, artist;
Sean Carnage, producer/writer;
Roberto Gomez, visual artist;
Carrington Galen, artist.
Nov 26, 2011 
Artists! Please submit artwork for the gallery show at BENT-CON (December 3-4, 2011) .
Please include Artist Name, Title of Work, Medium and Dimensions with an image of the work. Indicate whether the piece is for sale, not for sale or for auction. Send submissions to: Dave Davenport, dave@dogspunk.com .
You can bring the art with you the day of, but it must be wall-ready. This is also an opportunity for artists to show work who may not be exhibiting.
Nov 26, 2011
Volume 7 / Winter 2011
Tom of Finland Foundation’s library has received the latest issue of the quartlery, The Art of Man.
“It is a fine arts journal that seeks to bring balance to a genre of art that overwhelmingly favors the female figure. Every edition includes an historical reference, an article on the fine art of the male figure, a directory of over 150 artists, and in-depth interviews with 5 artists that are courageous enough to focus on the male figure as a significant portion of their portfolio.”
ToFF is appreciative of this gift and the work of Firehouse Publishing.
You may find all seven issues of The Art of Man here.
Nov 26, 2011 
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