Touko Valio Laaksonen (8 May 1920 – 7 November 1991), also know as Tom of Finland. Is an artist who is recognised for his  hypermasculine homoerotic artworks.

Tom of Finland created saught after art works featuring the male form and is widley recognised for his legacy, influence and impact on numerous creatives such as Jean-Paul Gaulthier, Robert Mapplethorpe, Thierry Mugler and Freddie Mercury.