Tom of Finland’s, playful, hyper-masculine drawings provided the template for a proudly gay esthetic in the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Called Tom’s Men, the characters he created in his illustrations and comics inspired fans to challenge outdated stereotypes. The Tom of Finland bookends celebrate Tom’s most iconic figures, the ultimate leatherman and the robust Finnish working man. They were designed by @daffylondon from Tom of Finland’s original artwork, and are available to order on TASCHEN.com. #T

We asked some Finns about Touko Laaksonen’s legacy and how the Tom of Finland emoji promotes tolerance, respect and freedom. How do you give new life to history? Saana & Olli discuss renovating and living in Touko’s childhood home. http://ow.ly/kRef309F4uu #tomoffinland | This is Finland