Sexology 101 Auction Supports Tom of Finland Foundation

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In celebration of Pride Month, Artsy - the leading global online art marketplace - is hosting a benefit auction to support the Tom of Finland Foundation, an nonprofit organization that serves to protect, preserve and promote erotic art and artists in the LGBTQIA+ community.

The auction titled, "Sexology 101," will run from May 28 - June 11, and will feature a selection of erotica-themed works curated by Brooke Wise. Collectors and art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on works from artists including Gus Van Sant, Kent Monkman, Chloe Wise, Ruby Neri, and more. Proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Tom of Finland Foundation.

In addition to the benefit auction, Artsy will also be launching an online group show titled "Expressions of Pride" on June 7, featuring a selection of self-portraits by LGBTQ+ artists. This show will also be extended to Artsy's partnership with OUTFRONT Media's MOMENT by OUTFRONT, where a some of the self-portraits alongside a quote from the artist will be featured on digital displays in transit systems across the US.

CHLOE WISE, "Eric Pissing at Sunset", 2021, Oil on linen, 12.00” x 9.00”

GRANT LEVY-LUCERO, "Magnum for Tom", 2021, Ceramic, glazed, 11.50” x 7.00” x 6.00”

PETER BERLIN, "Peter In Leather Hat & White Pants" 1978, Silver gelatin print, 13.25” x 8.75”

SLAVA MOGUTIN, "Cassils", Los Angeles, 2019, Archival C-print, 19.00” x 12.60”

BRIAN CALVIN, "Grand Opening", 2021, Pastel on paper, 17.50” x 13.75”

SIMON HAAS, "John", 2020, Lithograph on paper, 30.00” x 22.50”

GUS VAN SANT, Untitled, 2020, Watercolor on paper, 12.00” x 16.00”

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Sexology 101 Auction Supports Tom of Finland Foundation

Collectors and art enthusiasts can bid on works from artists including Gus Van Sant, Kent Monkman, Chloe Wise, George Rouy, Ruby Neri, and more.

CHLOE WISE, "Eric Pissing at Sunset", 2021, Oil on linen, 12.00” x 9.00”

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SLAVA MOGUTIN, "Cassils", Los Angeles, 2019, Archival C-print, 19.00” x 12.60”

BRIAN CALVIN, "Grand Opening", 2021, Pastel on paper, 17.50” x 13.75”

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Sexology 101 Auction Supports Tom of Finland Foundation

Collectors and art enthusiasts can bid on works from artists including Gus Van Sant, Kent Monkman, Chloe Wise, George Rouy, Ruby Neri, and more.

CHLOE WISE, "Eric Pissing at Sunset", 2021, Oil on linen, 12.00” x 9.00”

GRANT LEVY-LUCERO, "Magnum for Tom", 2021, Ceramic, glazed, 11.50” x 7.00” x 6.00”

PETER BERLIN, "Peter In Leather Hat & White Pants" 1978, Silver gelatin print, 13.25” x 8.75”

SLAVA MOGUTIN, "Cassils", Los Angeles, 2019, Archival C-print, 19.00” x 12.60”

BRIAN CALVIN, "Grand Opening", 2021, Pastel on paper, 17.50” x 13.75”

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GUS VAN SANT, Untitled, 2020, Watercolor on paper, 12.00” x 16.00”

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