Erotic arts, nightlife and activism unite in Tom of Finland Foundation’s celebration of New York queer culture

The AllTogether Clubhouse festival and exhibition takes place in New York this week

flyer featuring men's faces, promoting Tom of Finland Foundation's AllTogether Clubhouse
(Image credit: Tom of Finland )

Tom of Finland Foundation is marking Pride Month 2023 with a celebration of queer culture in New York. The AllTogether Clubhouse festival and exhibition encompasses an eclectic mix of erotic arts, nightlife and activism.

An emphasis on Tom of Finland Foundation’s archive defines the exhibition space, which unites established and emerging artists in a shared consideration of New York queer histories, with New York artists here working together with Tom of Finland for the first time. 

The AllTogether Clubhouse: erotic art meets activism

A packed schedule comprises a series of performances, concerts, talks and screenings, with local figures from LGBTQIA+ organisations and associations. Events, running from 21 – 25 June 2023, include performances from The Dauphine, Gio Black Peter, Tyler Ashley and Journey Streams, talks from Amanda Lepore and Linda Simpson, and a Sunday Bike Run with the Empire Motorcycle Club.

Exhibiting artists include A J Epstein, Aaron Cobbett, After Dark, Arthur Tress, Bone Boyz, Boris Vallejo, Brian Crede, Bruce Weber, Butch, Daniel Perry, Domino, Donna Ferrato, Etienne, Gio Black Peter, Guild Book Service, Heather Benjamin, John John Jesse, Jonathan Weinberg, Justice Howard, Michael Kirwan, Michael Mitchell, Nasib, Neil Polen, Pet Silvia, QQ Magazine, Rex, Rinaldo Hopf, Rob Clarke, Robert Derek, Sal Salandra, Silvia Prada, Slava Mogutin, Stanley Stellar, Stompers, Straight to Hell, Sultan, Suzanne Shifflett, Target Studios, Tom of Finland, Tony Charmoli and Vulcan Studios.

The AllTogether Clubhouse runs from 21 – 25 June 2023 in New York

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