David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles presents 'Tom’s Stretch,' an exhibition spanning over eighty years with works by more than seventy artists engaging with Tom of Finland’s legacy. The show, on view from July 10 to August 22, 2026, includes Tom of Finland’s drawings alongside pieces by artists such as Matthew Barney, Cindy Sherman, Robert Gober, and Felix Gonzalez-Torres, exploring themes of queer desire, bodily freedom, and transgressive representation.
The exhibition matters because it positions Tom of Finland as a pivotal figure whose radical depictions of the male physique expanded the boundaries of art and popular culture. By connecting his work to contemporary and historical artists, 'Tom’s Stretch' highlights how his vision of liberated, fantasy-driven bodies continues to influence generations of artists, reshaping conversations around sexuality, identity, and artistic expression.