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TOM OF FINLAND FOUNDATION PRESENTS “ART SPEAKS THROUGH US”
The Tom of Finland Foundation, marking four decades of preserving and promoting the iconic legacy of Tom of Finland, celebrates its milestone 40th-anniversary this year. The foundation will host its annual Tom of Finland Art and Culture Festival at the legendary Halle am Berghain in Berlin from May 31st to June 2nd.
The artists selected for the 2024 Diesel x Tom of Finland Foundation Pride collection, including Stuart Sandford, Suzanne Shifflett, Tank, the Hun, Valentine, Henning von Berg and Tom of Finland — whose artworks are applied as prints and patchworks on the capsule’s 24 pieces each trimmed with a special canvas tape printed with a quotation from the artist. On May 30th, Diesel will host a celebration cocktail party in its flagship store in Berlin where attendees can discover and preview the capsule collection.
Durk Dehner, President & Co-founder of the foundation and partner of Tom prior to his passing, played a pivotal role in shaping Tom’s enduring influence on men’s fashion and erotica. Tom of Finland’s provocative artwork, renowned for its portrayal of men in leather attire, challenged societal norms and embraced a rebellious sensuality that captivated audiences worldwide. This year’s festival holds special significance as we commemorate 40 years of championing freedom of expression and celebrating the beauty of sexuality in all its forms,” says Durk Dehner, co-founder of the Tom of Finland Foundation. “We are thrilled to partner with Halle am Berghain and Diesel for this historic occasion, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Tom of Finland and queer art.
The festival, set against the backdrop of Berlin’s iconic Halle am Berghain venue for the first time, promises a dynamic celebration of art, culture, and liberation. Attendees can anticipate a diverse program featuring exhibitions, performances, and interactive experiences that pay homage to Tom’s enduring impact on LGBTQ+ representation and artistic expression. This includes a curated selection of works from esteemed artists such as Slava Mogutin, Matt Lambert, AA Bronson, and other Tom of Finland Foundation collaborators. Additionally, the festival will highlight emerging talents from the Tom of Finland Emerging Artists Competition, showcasing the next generation of artists who continue to push boundaries and redefine queer art.
The festival will also feature curated film selections from renowned directors like Matt Lambert, Slava Mogutin, and Bruce LaBruce, further emphasizing the celebration’s commitment to showcasing diverse queer art forms.
The anniversary festival promises to be a landmark event, showcasing the enduring relevance of Tom’s work and its profound influence on contemporary art and culture. Join them in Berlin from May 31st to June 2nd for an unforgettable celebration of liberation and artistic expression. Stay tuned for additional festival announcements, including events in Los Angeles, Tokyo and London later this year.
ToFF Creative Director Richard Villani, Konstantinos Menelaou of The Queer Archive, and Eric LeRouge of Instinct Berlin have curated the festival.
For more information and ticket inquiries, please visit tomoffinland.org. E
ToFF Creative Director Richard Villani (@richard_villani),
Konstantinos Menelaou (@okostakis) of The Queer Archive (@thequeerarchive),
and Eric LeRouge (@eric.le.rouge) of Instinct Berlin (@instinct. berlin)
have curated the festival.
Full list of artists at Berlin Art and Culture Festival: AA BRONSON ERIKA LUST NO_PIC_NO_CHAT AD SCHURING FAUSTO BERLIN OAT MONTEIN AHMAD NASER ELDEIN FLORIAN HETZ OMER GA’ASH ALEXIS LANGLOIS GERHARD POHL ORI PAUL LEVI, ALINA GROSS GIO BLACK PETER PAWEL ZUKOWSKI ANNA STEIGMAN HADI MOUSSALLY PETER WELZ ANTON SHEBETKO HARUN GÜLER PHUC LE ANTON STOIANOV HENNING VON BERG PIERRE EMÖ ANTONIO DA SILVA HINRICH KRÖGER PIERRE WELZ ARON KANTOR INSTINCT BERLIN POL ANGLADA ASSAF KIMMEL IVAN BAMBALIN POLA SIEVERDING ASVOFF JAMES DAVISON POPPY SANCHEZ BAS KOSTERS JAN SOLDAT PUSSY RIOT BEN BERLIN JASPER J MAUER RAED RAFEI,BEN GALSTER JAVIER CERRADA RENATO SIRCILLI BEN YOUDAN JEAN-ULRIK DESERT RICHARD VILLANI BISHOP BLACK JESS CUEVAS RICK CASTRO BJ BROEKHUIZEN JONA WOLF RINALDO HOPF BOGDAN BALLA JONATHAN DAVID SMYTH RIVER WILSON BRIAN FAIRBAIRN JOSEPH WILSON RORY MIDHANI BRIAN KENNY JULIAN ZIGERLI ROWLAND BYASS BRUCE LABRUCE KARL ECCLESTON RUBEN ESPARZA,BRUCE OF LOS ANGELES KERSTIN HONEIT SAL SALANDRA CARTA MONIR KONSTANTINOS MENELAOU SAM ASHBY CLAUS CONSTANTIN RUTTINGER LEO ADEF SCHWULES MUSEUM BERLIN DANIEL PARAMIO LEOLO SJ RAHATOKA DANTE BUU LEON MAKI SHU LEA CHEANG DAVID WILSON LIZ ROSENFELD SILVIA PRADA DENI HORVATIC LITTLE JOE MAGAZINE SLAVA MOGUTIN DIANE PERNET LUKASZ LEJA STUART SANDFORD DJ HELL MAIK GRÄF TERO PUHA DONALD SHORTER JR. MARIT OSTBERG TEXAS GLORY DURK DEHNER MATHIAS VEF THE SKATEROOM EDMUND WHITE MATHIEU MOREL THE QUEER ARCHIVE EFFENBERGER COUTURE MATT LAMBERT TOM OF FINLAND ELIZABETH PURCHELL MATT PAGETT TRISTOR BLUE EM J. GILBETSON MIGUEL VILLALOBOS XIAOBING FAN ERIC LEROUGE NICKY MILLER YVES DEBRANDER,
For more information and ticket inquiries, please visit tomoffinland.org.
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SAVE THE DATES
May 31, June 1 & 2 /
12:00 – 21:30
LOCATION Halle am Berghain
Artwork design by @jesscuevas7
Curated by @richard_villani @okostakis @eric.le.rouge
