In 1984, the artist Robert Rauschenberg traveled to Chile, where he visited a copper mine and foundry. While there, he met the Chilean artist Benito Rojo, who has always used many techniques in his paintings. The two artists discussed the effects of tarnishing agents on copper. In 1985, Rauschenberg created 12 metal works—called Copperhead-Bites—in which photographs and silkscreens were collaged on copper supports. Between 1985 and 1989, he completed 14 more series in this style. A selection of these stunning Copperhead works comprise this show. —Elena Clavarino