TOM OF FINLAND EXPERIENCE
Welcome to walk the streets
once wandered by one Touko Valio Laaksonen who is much better known for his
artist name - Tom of Finland. Tom held residency in Helsinki for the
major part of his life and during this time many important happenings took place
in the capital of Finland.
Tom was not only a genius of
erotic art but also talented pianist therefore we start the Tom of Finland
Experience with a music-driven audiovisual presentation showing a retrospective
of his career with interview clips where Tom talks about his inspiration and
meaning of his art. This takes places at Klaus K hotel premises where you will
learn a whole meaning of Tom´s story and enjoy drinks, Tom-style!
Touko´s story has got him far.
For example, the Tom of Finland stamp is the most preordered stamp in the world
and there is a quality art roast coffee developed for him by Paulig. When he
settled to Helsinki after the Second World War life surely was different than
now, 2017!
2017 is important year for
Finland as anniversary of its 100 years of independence but also a proud moment
for our society when same sex marriage finally became legal reality. Helsinki
as a city is also known as one of Europe´s top gay friendly destinations. It
hasn't been always like that and we also like to show you the positive change
by visiting places that are nowadays used by the locals like Kansalaistori
(People's Square) in front of the Parliament that once was a clandestine
meeting point for gay men.
We also visit various places
where you can see Tom´s art becoming part of our popular culture.
PUBLIC GROUP EVERY FRIDAY AT
5.30 PM | With a reservation by 9 pm on the night before (at the
latest!)
PRICE: 45 euros / person
INCLUDED: Guiding,
audiovisual presentation, tour gift and Tom of Finland style drinks!
AGE LIMIT: 18 years
RESERVATIONS: happyguidehelsinki@gmail.com
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