TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION

In 1984, the non-profit Tom of Finland Foundation was established by Durk Dehner and his friend Tom of Finland, born Touko Laaksonen.

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As Tom had established worldwide recognition as the master of homo-erotic art, the Foundation's original purpose was to preserve his vast catalog of work. Several years later the scope was widened to offer a safe haven for all erotic art in response to rampant discrimination against art that portrayed sexual behaviour or generated a sexual response.

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Today the Foundation continues in its efforts of educating the public and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. These efforts seek to extol the virtues and cultural merits of erotic art in the promotion of healthier, more tolerant attitudes about sexuality.

For more information, visit tomoffinlandfoundation.org

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Support the Tom of Finland Foundation by becoming a member. Members receive ongoing discounts at tomoffinlandwines.com and tomoffinlandstore.com