In spite of the global quarantine, Julian Zigerli is super busy! He runs a small (but fabulous) brand in Zurich, which is currently in the process of churning out masks using archival fabrics already in the studio. He was able to step away for a moment for a quick phone interview where we laughed at the insanity of the world, and discussed fashion, which for Julian, is more about joy than pretension. His technically executed clothes are designed to be modern and wearable (I’d wear anything he puts out). Julian’s attention to detail is clear in everything that he does,...

In many ways, my time living at TOM House was defined by Stuart Sandford. Not only were his works prominently featured in the house during my residency, but he shepherded me around the queer art scene in LA. I won’t go into too much detail about our friendship, but let it suffice to say, he’s a real pal and a true lover of the arts. Stuart’s work spans the erotic gamut: photo, sculpture, film, writing, and curation. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions around the world, as well as in numerous publications— my favorite, “The House...

Patrick Church is a mixed-media artist from the UK, who currently resides in New York with his husband, where they run the Patrick Church brand. A painter at his core, Patrick has been transferring his vision onto clothing and objects for some time. His process is about layering, which is something he continues to explore as he colors outside the lines, challenging himself to use new mediums. His work is rebellious in spirit, but also personal— he creates for his own taste, from his own memory, which has appealed to collectors like Madonna, Kendall Jenner, Katy Perry, and Teyana Taylor...

Through the pandemic I have had the opportunity to interview many artists/designers for Glory Hole, a much needed respite from the chaos around me. John Jeffries was no exception— his vibrant rose-tinted world and overall joyful disposition is a happy distraction from the news. He’s got a series of pins and stickers on Tom of Finland store that are sure to make you smile (a menage of colorful undies, and men). His assortment of hunks come in all shapes and sizes, representing the diversity within the queer community, which we love! Whether you’re into Hank, Jaspar, or Bruce… there’s something...

I have to say, after doing a thorough internet dive, I was overwhelmed by the vast amount of work Adam J Kurtz created, including easily recognized objects from pop culture. Between exhibitions, works, books, products, collaborations and even large public talks, Adam is prolific. I am always inspired by creatives who not only have panache, but also the work ethic and skill to execute their vision, especially on the scale Adam has. His affable feature in the New Yorker (A STORY IN INSPIRATIONAL PAINTED ROCKS), was a revelation! Such fun, and glaringly relevant amidst the chaos that is currently consuming...

Marjukka Vuorisalo is an artist and educator who hails from the same country as our beloved Tom…  Finland! Her CV is overwhelming, with a long list of international exhibitions, numerous publications, and an ever growing list of teaching positions. She has a bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree from the University of Design in Helsinki, with an emphasis on Textile Art and Design, though she dabbles in several other mediums. Tom mastered the pencil drawing and Marjukka the yarn knit. With her extensive education on the subject, Marjukka has gone on to share her love of knitting with the world— I...

Stephen McDermott is an artist with an affinity for the nude male figure, bright colors, and eye-catching design. The perfect combination to dive head first into the queer pin-making business, and honestly, he hopped on the wave at just the right time! With many successful collections under his belt, and an impressive list of press shout outs (DNA Magazine, NYT, and Intomore) a Tom of Finland collab was inevitable. The new pin is a sexy, you guessed it —  NUDE Tom of Finland inspired hunk, boots and Muir cap included. I had the opportunity to chat with Stephen, about his...

It’s hard to say when exactly I first met Rick Castro, because ever since I ventured into TOM House (in 2015) he’s been omnipresent. Whether serving tea (literal and figurative) in the Salon on Wednesdays, fostering political conversation on the porch, or curating a show in the dungeon, Rick’s been around. He’s a long term friend of Durk Dehner and the Foundation; a community leader and spiritual guru. Besides creating evocative fetish art that pushes boundaries and explores complex themes of hedonism and bondage, he’s a real sweetie. With an impressive oeuvre of art, film, and published content, Rick is...

I met Stuart Sandford in 2016, at the book release for TOM House, published by Rizzoli. New to Los Angeles and in search of a friend to explore the town with, Stuart and I quickly became inseparable. Later that summer, I would move in as the artist-in-residence at ToFF, where Stuart became a sounding board for my artistic exploration. Stuart has his ‘finger’ fixed on the pulse of the queer art scene in LA, and I am forever grateful that he brought me into the fold. Born in the UK, Stuart has traveled the world creating and exhibiting his artwork,...

Skim Milk was conceived after its founder Josh Scholl was underwhelmed by the mediocrity of design around him. Originally named DesignerDrugs, the brand first launched t-shirts in 2009, which challenged the status quo, “brining you the most thought provoking designs that blur the lines of innovation and sarcasm.” Each design is one of a kind, and meant to challenge normalcy— though the founder is not queer, he identifies with the sensibility of being different. In 2013 the brand expanded with a spin off, WHOLE, creating more than just t-shirts, using luxury fabrics and recruiting an impressive list of collaborators. The...

If you don’t know already, a quick google search of Matthew Camp will tell you that he’s got half a million followers on Instagram, he’s go-go danced and club promoted for the likes of Susanne Bartsch, and he starred in an indie film GETTING GO, based on his life. A dive into his his social media and you understand what it means to be an object of desire— many describe Matthew as ‘country boy’ with a side of danger. If you’ve ever seen one of his films (or his OnlyFans) you know how disarmingly charming Matthew can be. It’s no...

New York based, Russian artist, activist, and journalist, Slava Mogutin has been passionately dedicated to the radical documentation and protection of queer lives since adolescence. It was at the age of 14 that the Siberian born artist left his family and moved to Moscow to work as a reporter and editor for the first independent Russian newspapers, publishers, and radio stations, where he was hailed as one of the foremost voices of the post-Perestroika new journalism and the only openly gay personality in the Russian media. In his writings, Mogutin openly condemned the local homophobia, making him the target of...