TOM OF FINLAND – Male Masterworks

Opening Reception
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 7:00 pm – Midnight

Opening on the weekend of Miami Beach Gay Pride,
this exhibit of 20 original drawings and paintings
focuses on artwork that greatly influences Gay culture
by challenging oppressive stereotypes.
By depicting masculine men enjoying their sexuality free of shame,
Tom of Finland has had an important effect on global culture. 

Five decades of this prolific artist’s work is represented
and shows the development of his techniques
and the breadth of his subject matter,
with many pieces shown to the public for the very first time.

Tom of Finland’s art continues to play an important role in promoting self-confidence,
openness and a positive self-image in the Gay community.
Even with progress in Gay rights, stereotyping continues in entertainment and media,
proving that a discussion about the diversity
of masculine and feminine role models is as relevant now, as ever.

The curator, Volker Morlock,
will give a talk on the pioneering artist at the opening.

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991)
Untitled, 1985, Graphite on paper
ToFF #85.12, © 1985 Tom of Finland Foundation

Also, as part of the exhibit,
is a new video tribute to Tom of Finland
and rare, vintage memorabilia.

April 14, 2012 – July 31, 2012

Admission: $15 to Museum

1205 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach

Will, Pete & CB @ Pieces

On March 21st,
The Will Clark Show
featured Porno Bingo.

The evening raised bux
for ToFF with a
SPECIAL AUCTION!

A night of
SMOKIN LEATHER
and kix. 

Tom of Finland Foundation thanks

Will Clark
Pete Finland
CB Kirby
The LGBT Community of NYC
and
Pieces

for their CONTINUED support (and awesomeness!) They know we’re no place without an affirmative outlook on sex.

OutaBounds 1st Monthy B.L.O.C.K. Night

Show support for everyone in our community!

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Untitled (Detail), 1987, Graphite on paper, ToFF #87.20, © 1987 Tom of Finland Foundation

Special Presentations
Silent Auction
Secret Guests
Demos
PLUS much, much more! 

10:00 PM

Calling all bears, leathermen, otters, cubs and kinkmen! 

OutaBounds Sports Bar & Grill

Kansas City, Missouri

…thanks to Goddess Chal, LALC’s Woman of the Year, the ToFF Artists and Volunteers, and all the vendors, sponsors and supporters who navigated the San Fernando Valley on Sunday.

View the GALLERY

All Photos by Johnny James Curry, Jr.

ToFF congratulates Marlon Morales, the new
Mr. Los Angeles Leather 2012.

Bravo to the entire
class of the
Los Angeles Leather Contest.

another
vacant
space.

KAI TEICHERT, "John Palatinus", 2012

a one night stand…

Während seiner 5-wöchigen USA-Reise hat er den Portraitkopf des Fotographen John Palatinus in Palm Springs, Californien und anschließend in New York geschaffen. 

Wir freuen uns, neben Fotos, Kohlezeichnungen und Projektionen von Kai Teichert  an diesem Abend auch eine Serie von John Palatinus vielbeachteten physical photographies aus den 50-iger Jahren zeigen zu können und John Palatinus persönlich via Skype aus Palm Springs zuzuschalten.

John Palatinus

John Palatinus is one of the few surviving leaders in the fight for the freedom to disseminate Gay photography and art during the 1950s and ’60s. He is a legendary photographer from an era now called the “Golden Age of Physique Photography”.

During his five-week U.S. trip, Kai Teichert modelled in clay the head portrait of Palatinus in Palm Springs, California, and finished the work in New York City, March 2012.

Photos, charcoal drawings and projections of Kai Teichert will be accompanied by a series of highly acclaimed photographs of John Palatinus. These are the physique photographs from the 1950s. John Palatinus will be present via Skype on this evening.

Tuesday, March 27th,  2012.  8-10pm

Biesentalerstrasse 16
D-13359 Berlin
Deutschland

another vacant space.

Kai Teichert

Without a doubt Michael Kirwan’s illustrations are sexually charged, quite often even pretty horny—but they are also a witty distillate of gay lust and realities. It’s seeing, understanding and painting: Kirwan doesn’t care for soft-focus and smooth idolization of beauty; comparable to Otto Dix he rather gets inspired by mere lust than high-gloss desires. His idea of sex is not about after shave and eau de toilette, it’s about sweat and hot breath.

This unashamedly depiction on greedy maleness
isn’t something ordinary for sure, and the reader will be rewarded richly.

SEE THE ARTIST AND THE BOOK
AT THE STREET FAIR 03/25

 TOM’s Foundation is very appreciative
of the donation we have received.

Darren Bondy by Leland Carina at Kink.com

We thank Darren Bondy, Mr. San Francisco Leather 2011
and
San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance
for their support and we acknowledge
all their achievements for the community.

Awardees included:

Howie Ramirez – Jeff Burnam Community Service Award
Satyrs MC Club Badger Flat 50th Anniversary Run – Event of the Year
Pistons Bar – Business of the Year
Payasos – Club of the Year
Goddess Chal – Woman of the Year
Master George – Man of the Year

In addition the LALC Chair presented two Chairman’s awards:

Steve Ganzell – past chair of the LALC
slave bren – southwest slave 2011

Awards Party

Silent Auction

TOM OF FINLAND (Finnish, 1920 – 1991), Leather Duo, 1963, Fine art print, PP 2, 2011, 18” x 12”, Framed, ToFF #9041, © 1963 Tom of Finland Foundation

Entertainment

Meet and Greet

CIRCUS DISCO

After Party at
FUBARS’s Big Fat Dick

TICKETS AND SCHEDULE OF FETISH PRIDE EVENTS