Tom of Finland (Finland)

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This postcard arrives from my new Finnish penpal Jussi, who writes about his favorite movies—among them, The Usual Suspects and the James Bond franchise. This image, in contrast, is a Tom of Finland drawing, which are very famous among gay men for their hyper-masculine traits and exaggerated sexuality. This drawing certainly exudes masculinity but may lack some of the overt eroticism seen in other pieces.

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