CULTUREEDIT ART AUCTION #8
Henzel Studio
Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen)
Tom of Finland x HENZEL STUDIO, Collage, 2017
Details
chromogenic printed velour carpet
Drawings by Tom of Finland
Collage by Joakim Andreasson
Limited edition of 10 + 1 AP
Diameter 59 inches / 150 cm
Comes with a Certificate of Authentication
Ships from Sweden
Custom sizes available upon request.
The featured collages are composed of proof prints from out-of-print Tom of Finland books published by the Foundation in the 80’s, pages from original PHYSIQUE PICTORIAL magazines from the 60’s-70’s and other printed material accumulated over the past thirty years. The dense works illustrate the vast styles and techniques of the artists, and offer a visually stunning and unfiltered insight into Tom of Finland’s work.
Designed in collaboration with Calle Henzel
Curated by Joakim Andreasson
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CULTUREEDIT ART AUCTION #8
Henzel Studio
Henzel Studio’s ethos is based on the artistic practice of Calle Henzel, founder and creative director. Over the past twenty years, he has translated his artistic practice as painter and collage artist into the medium at hand, positioning Henzel Studio as one of the most progressive luxury rug brands in the world. The organic and artistic process of Calle Henzel has been the driving force in the development of Henzel Studio’s designs. He has over the years in an un-compromised fashion challenged the traditional conventions of subject matter, shape, finishings and special treatments as a result of painstaking research that includes vintage treatments, intricate surface compositions and even natural erosion – methodologies that further blur the distinction between art and design. Under the curation of Joakim Andreasson, Calle Henzel has collaborated with some of the most prominent names in contemporary art and artists foundations including Tom of Finland Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Since the launch of 'Henzel Studio Collaborations' at Barneys New York Madison Avenue in 2014 during Frieze Art Fair, Henzel Studio has developed art rugs with over thirty contemporary artists including Richard Prince, Helmut Lang, Jack Pierson, Nan Goldin, Scott Campbell, Richard Phillips, Marilyn Minter, Mickalene Thomas and Anselm Reyle. Via 'Henzel Studio Heritage' extensive collections have also been developed in collaboration with artist estates, that to date include Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and Tom of Finland Foundation.
Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen)
Tom of Finland (1920–1991), born Touko Laaksonen, was a Finnish artist whose homoerotic illustrations redefined the visual language of gay masculinity. Celebrated for his hypermasculine figures—leather-clad men, sailors, and bikers—his work combines technical precision with unapologetic eroticism and a spirit of empowerment. Emerging in the mid-20th century, Tom of Finland challenged censorship and cultural norms, creating imagery that inspired confidence, visibility, and pride in queer identity. His legacy continues to influence contemporary art, fashion, and LGBTQ+ culture worldwide.