Tom of Finland Art and Culture Festival

THE KNAST, BERLIN, MAY 2023

STANDARD HOTEL, LONDON, JULY 2023
 

The Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival 2023, organized by the Tom of Finland Foundation, was a dynamic celebration of queer erotic art, community, and cultural expression. Held across Berlin, London, and Los Angeles, the festival brought together artists, performers, and audiences to explore themes of sexuality, identity, and artistic freedom.

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Berlin (May 12–14): Hosted at prideART Berlin in the historic Knast venue, the Berlin edition featured works by artists such as Gerardo Vizmanos, Henning von Berg, and Rinaldo Hopf. The event included exhibitions, performances, and fashion showcases, emphasizing Berlin's vibrant queer culture. 

London (July 22–23): Taking place at The Standard Hotel, the London festival showcased artists like Martin Perry, Rick Castro, and Ed Firth. Highlights included a life drawing session with adult entertainer John Thomas and a variety of talks and workshops on queer erotica and the leather community. 

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Throughout its 2023 editions, the Tom of Finland Art & Culture Festival reinforced its commitment to fostering a global community that celebrates and preserves queer erotic art.

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THE QUEER ARCHIVE ARTISTS

ALEJANDRO HERNÁNDEZ BASCÓN

CALLUM LEO HUGHES

ARNOLDAS KUBILIUS

DANIEL PARAMIO ORTIZ

ALINA GROSS

ZACH GREAR

EDEN LEVI AM

JAVIER ALEJANDRO CERRADA

HAOTIQUE

THANOS MEGKOS

UNSEETHAT

MAIK GRÄF

OMER GA’ASH

JACOB LOVE