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Tom of Finland House
May 09, 2012 Jeffrey S2
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Tom of Finland House
Stair Hall with self portrait by Tom of Finland
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Internationally recognized site as an Gay Artistic gathering spot that was the base of operation during the second half of the career of the Artist known as Tom of Finland, a period from the 1970's to his death in the late 80's. The site now houses of the Tom of Finland Foundation, its also one of the earliest Residential Structures in Echo Park. Tom of Finland was identified by the Museum of Modern Art as one of the 10 most influential artists of the 20th Century, recognized for his distinctive Erotica character which transferred a primarily Gay oriented Artistic style to the broader culture.

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