Negative Exposure

Opening reception Fri., Sept. 1, 6-10 p.m., runs through Sept. 29, Trinity Art Gallery, 158 N. Third St., 215-868-9407

There's raunchy pornography, and there's art that pushes your pleasure buttons without going all the way. Trinity's "Negative Exposure" brings together noted photographers who aren't afraid to snap some skin. Think ass with a touch of class.

"As with nearly every artist in history who has made an impact, these photographers have had their fair share of controversy," says Trinity owner and artist Genevive Zacconi. "Negative exposure is something these artists have had to contend with."

The controversial talent includes Lithium Picnic, known for capturing the Suicide Girls and Marilyn Manson, and Philly native Tony Ward, famous for his male spreads in magazines like GQ and Men's Health. Glam hot-shot cameraman Jonathan Sorber, who plans to bring his party-animal antics to the reception, insists that reactions to the art aren't always negative. "I've never had anyone refer to my work as smut," says Sorber. "My parents love it."

How's that for decent exposure?