Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’

The world of happy, hyper-masculine, men-loving men imagined by Tom of Finland provided the template for a proudly gay esthetic in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. The essence of a Tom’s Man is physical: he is vigorous, young, and perfectly formed. The Tom of Finland bookends celebrate Tom’s most iconic figures; here, we meet Pekka, the robust Finnish working man in boots and cap.