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Nazi regalia leads to Tom of Finland cofounder's ouster as IML judge

Social media posts showing Tom of Finland Foundation's Durk Dehner wearing Nazi symbols sparked outrage within the International Mr. Leather community.

Op-ed: How Tom Saved Finland

The art of Touko Laaksonen, or Tom of Finland, may have played a role in the recent passage of marriage equality in his Nordic motherland.

'Tom of Finland' Biopic Drops Full Trailer

The film shows how a World War II veteran became an artist that changed the queer world.

'Tom of Finland' Almost Wasn't Financed Due to Gay Stigma

The film's director discussed the surprising difficulties he encountered in obtaining financing for the production, which celebrates the famous gay artist.

Why Tom of Finland's Sex, Courage, and Joy Matter Today

The director and star of the Tom of Finland biopic discuss the legacy and urgent relevance of the late gay artist.

The 10 Best LGBT Films of 2017

Here are this year's scripted stories that shine in their depiction of queer lives.

Tom of Finland's Instagram Is Back Up After Being Disabled

A foundation fighting censorship of erotic art saw its famed Instagram page disappear at a suspicious moment. 

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Finnish Postal Service Will Release Tom of Finland Stamps

The stamps feature homoerotic images from the oeuvre of Tom of Finland, whom the postal service calls 'one of the most well-known Finnish artists around the world.'

Holiday Gifts for the Entertainer

What better way to spend the holidays than cuddled up with the remote control, the reading lamp, and your favorite elf?