Tom of Finland

Finnish artist (1920–1991)
Person human Q366062
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Tom of Finland

Summary

Tom of Finland is a human[1]. Born in Kaarina[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1920[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on November 7, 1991[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], cartoonist[8], and draftsperson[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Tom of Finland was born in Kaarina[2].
  • Tom of Finland passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Tom of Finland was born on May 8, 1920[3].
  • Tom of Finland died on November 7, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].
  • Tom of Finland held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Tom of Finland worked as a painter[6].
  • Tom of Finland worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Tom of Finland worked as a cartoonist[8].
  • Tom of Finland's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Tom of Finland's field of work was erotic art[13].
  • Tom of Finland's field of work was gay art[14].
  • Tom of Finland's field of work was BDSM[15].
  • Tom of Finland's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[16].
  • A notable student of Tom of Finland was Andy Warhol[17].
  • A notable student of Tom of Finland was Keith Haring[18].
  • Tom of Finland received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].
  • Tom of Finland is recorded as male[20].
  • Tom of Finland's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Tom of Finland's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[22].
  • Tom of Finland's Commons category is recorded as Tom of Finland[23].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[24].
  • Tom of Finland's residence is recorded as Kaarina[25].
  • Tom of Finland's family name is recorded as Laaksonen[26].
  • Tom of Finland's given name is recorded as Touko[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom of Finland was born in Kaarina[2]. He was born on May 8, 1920[3].

Education

Tom of Finland's education included a stint at Sibelius Academy[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], cartoonist[8], and draftsperson[9]. Fields of work include erotic art[13], an art genre[28]; gay art[14], an art genre[29]; and BDSM[15], a subculture[30]. Notable students include Andy Warhol[17], a film director[31], 1928–1987[32], of United States[33], specialised in printmaking[34] and Keith Haring[18], a painter[35], 1958–1990[36], of United States[37], specialised in graffiti[38].

Recognition

Tom of Finland received the Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].

Death and Burial

Tom of Finland died on November 7, 1991[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary emphysema[24]. He is buried at Hietaniemi cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Tom of Finland has Wikipedia articles in 34 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Tom of Finland born?

Tom of Finland's place of birth was Kaarina[2].

Where did Tom of Finland die?

Tom of Finland died in Helsinki[4].

What did Tom of Finland do for work?

Tom of Finland worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], cartoonist[8], and draftsperson[9].

Where did Tom of Finland go to school?

Tom of Finland was educated at Sibelius Academy[16].

What awards did Tom of Finland receive?

Honors received include Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . rtve.es. rtve.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q135933563. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . gaynz.com. gaynz.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . gaynz.com. gaynz.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · BMacZero · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Signature Tom-of-Finland-signature.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P109]]: Tom-of-Finland-signature (transparent).png"
  2. 24d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Laaksonen-22
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/35533|batch #35533]]: P2949 FindaGrave"
  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id UBOV939432
    Out tag id tom-of-finland
    Given name Touko
    Field of work erotic art, gay art, BDSM
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