Photographers Alex Steed and Gustavo Turner will present "Safe Mode Off," an exhibition chronicling recent years in the adult industry, at the Kinza Kōbō gallery in Highland Park, Los Angeles, this Thursday, October 29. The exhibition will feature color prints by Steed and black-and-white prints by Turner, showcasing various facets of the adult industry.
Exhibition Details and Featured Artists
The "Safe Mode Off" exhibition is scheduled to open on Thursday, October 29, with an event from 7-10 p.m. at the Kinza Kōbō gallery, located at 5430 Monte Vista Street in Highland Park. The exhibition will run for three weeks. The gallery is situated in Northeast Los Angeles, an area described as a walkable spot with art and culture, near a restaurant and bar hub on Figueroa Street.
Alex Steed will display color prints from his ongoing collaboration with director and performer Casey Calvert. A representative stated that Steed’s images aim to challenge preconceptions about documentary image-making and porn promotional shots, capturing Calvert in professional and personal situations from a close, intimate perspective.
Gustavo Turner, a journalist who has covered the adult industry for over 10 years, including time as news editor for XBIZ, will exhibit black-and-white prints. His work will feature industry figures such as Angela White, Remy LaCroix, Riley Reid, Chloe Cherry, Mark Spiegler, Stoya, Ana Foxxx, Romi Rain, Octavia Red, Ivy Wolfe, Siri Dahl, and Marica Hase, among others.
Gustavo Turner's Background in Adult Industry Journalism
Gustavo Turner is a Los Angeles writer and photographer. As a journalist, he has covered the adult industry for more than a decade, specializing in business, legal, and political topics. His work has included reporting on issues such as porn being declared a "Public Health Crisis" in some conservative states, Instagram's policies regarding adult performers and account deletions, and the Mercedes Carrera case. Turner's journalism in the adult industry has been described as comprehensive, addressing social and political dilemmas that other publications have avoided.
Turner has contributed to publications such as The Hollywood Reporter, where his articles have covered topics including how porn influenced the creator economy, a discussion with "Human Centipede" director Tom Six, the circumstances surrounding Emily Willis, and the competition to OnlyFans. He has also been featured on the "Holly Randall Unfiltered" podcast, where he discussed his investigative journalism in the adult industry.
Connecting with the Artists
For additional information regarding the "Safe Mode Off" exhibition, interested parties can contact Alex Steed and Gustavo Turner via Instagram. Both artists also maintain a presence on X.com.
Key Facts
- Exhibition Title: "Safe Mode Off"
- Artists: Alex Steed and Gustavo Turner
- Location: Kinza Kōbō gallery, 5430 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park, Los Angeles
- Opening Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Opening Event Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Exhibition Duration: Three weeks
- Steed's Work: Color prints from collaboration with Casey Calvert
- Turner's Work: Black-and-white prints of industry figures including Angela White, Remy LaCroix, Riley Reid, Chloe Cherry, Mark Spiegler, Stoya, Ana Foxxx, Romi Rain, Octavia Red, Ivy Wolfe, Siri Dahl, and Marica Hase.
