Moomin Feels Bi with Taylor Blackwell
Who famously U-hauled it to a Finnish island with her life partner? Tove Jansson, queer creator of the adorable, beloved Finnish illustrative series Moomin, or Moomintrolls.
Joined by artist, performer, and Zine-creator Taylor Blackwell, we delve into the whimsical, wonderful queer utopia that is Moominvalley, unpacking the queer history of Tove and her work, which has experienced a renaissance in recent years, especially among the queer community. Taylor discusses their own relationship to Tove Jansson and Moomin, the sapphic symbolism of ghosts, which Moomin character Taylor resonates most…
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