Tom of Finland, Untitled, c.1978, graphite on paper,
29.7 x 21 cm 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 ins (MA-FINLT-00001) © Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved

The first solo exhibition of work by Tom of Finland in the UK.

This show at Modern Art is comprised of some 30 figurative pencil drawings dating from the early 1960s to the late 1980s, each made as preparatory studies for the highly finished illustrations of gay visual identity for which Tom of Finland is internationally renowned.

This marks a part of a summer full of events relating to the master artist Tom, with the Modern Art exhibition running in parallel with the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Keep your Timber, Limber show, featuring our hero from Finland.

When in London this summer, or going to London Fetish Week which starts in just a few days, both exhibitions allow for the opportunity to don some leather and make the trip to town for an added cultural experience.

As we went to press, we hear from our friends over at BLUF Bristol, that BLUF members are welcome to attend the opening in their leathers. Lucky men!

Tom of Finland, Untitled, 1975, graphite on paper, 29.8 x 21 cm, (MA-FINLT-00029),
© Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved.

When: 5th July – 10th August, 2013

 

Where: Modern Art 6 Fitzroy Square London W1T 5DX Tel: +44 (0)20 7299 7950 i[email protected]

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 11h00-18h00, or by appointment.

Transport: Plan your journey using Transport for London’s (TfL) Journey Planner or call TfL on +44 (0)20 7222 1234

Nearest tube stations:
Warren Street (Northern & Victoria lines) Regent’s Park (Bakerloo ), Euston Square (Circle, Hammersmith & City lines) or Goodge Street (Northern line).

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Tom of Finland, Untitled, c. 1963, graphite on paper, 21 x 15 cm, (MA-FINLT-00011),
© Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved.
Tom of Finland, Untitled, c. 1981, graphite on paper, 29.2 x 21 cm, (MA-FINLT-00019),
© Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved.
Tom of Finland, Untitled, 1980, graphite on paper,
41.9 x 29.7 cm, (MA-FINLT-00008),
© Tom of Finland ® Foundation, used with permission, all rights reserved.

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