19 Photos Re-create the World of Tom of Finland

Longtime Advocate contributor Eric Lanuit is adept at pastiche. His Orientalism series is ornate and sensual. His military uniform tribute had us marching. But his Tom of Finland homage has a magical quality that brings something special to the interpretation.

Eric Lanuit discovered Tom of Finland's drawings at the age of 13 and immediately became a huge admirer of his art and what it represents. Tom's depictions of open, healthy, and shame-free sexuality were unheard of at the time.

Tom's World is a book of Eric's photography in tribute to the wonderful artwork of Touko Laaksonen, a.k.a. Tom of Finland (1920-1991). Photographs from the book will be on exhibit at La Mine in Paris until October 29.

For more about Eric and the book, go to his website. Check him out on Facebook as well.

Pictured above: The Pier 1 by Eric Lanuit -- Tom's World -- Jonathan & Valentin