Queer Artists Say Tom of Finland Foundation Has Lost Its Way

Former artist residents are raising concerns that the Tom of Finland Foundation, an LA nonprofit, has strayed from the radical, queer energy embodied by its founder. This story is a potent reminder for emerging women artists about the critical importance of an organization's core mission and the integrity of its leadership. As you develop your artistic career, consider how institutions supporting art should genuinely reflect and uphold their foundational values. It highlights the power of community voice in holding organizations accountable and the necessity of aligning yourself with spaces that truly honor their stated purpose and the artists they serve. — Source: Hyperallergic

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