Santa Fe Gallery Opens Gemini G.E.L. Print Exhibition
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art showcases works from the renowned Los Angeles workshop to honor its 60th anniversary.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Fine Art
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Zane Bennett Contemporary Art in Santa Fe is now hosting the Print Focus: Gemini G.E.L. exhibition. The show highlights the collaborative printmaking legacy of the Los Angeles-based workshop.
Why it matters
This exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of Gemini G.E.L. and its historical impact on artistic innovation through collaboration between master printers and iconic artists.
The exhibition highlights 60 years of history for Gemini G.E.L. and features the 17 Heads sculpture series created by Susan Rothenberg in 2003.
The players
Susan Rothenberg
An artist who moved to New Mexico in 1990 and famously utilized local clay from her ranch to create her 17 Heads sculpture series.
Frank Gehry
A world-renowned architect who designed the gallery space for Gemini G.E.L. in 1979.
Gemini G.E.L.
A prominent Los Angeles-based workshop that facilitates collaboration between master printers and artists to produce limited-edition prints and sculptures.
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art
A Santa Fe gallery that has been operating for twenty-one years and is currently hosting the collaborative prints exhibition.
The details
The exhibition displays pieces by artists including John Baldessari, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Susan Rothenberg, and Richard Serra. It showcases the collaborative methodology that has defined the workshop since its founding, including the architectural legacy of the Frank Gehry-designed gallery space.
Timeline
1966: Gemini G.E.L. is founded in Los Angeles.
1979: The Frank Gehry-designed gallery at Gemini G.E.L. is completed.
2003: Susan Rothenberg creates her 17 Heads sculpture series.
October 30, 2026: The Print Focus exhibition opens at Zane Bennett.
Industry Dynamics
The exhibition highlights the enduring influence of the Gemini G.E.L. workshop on the contemporary art market. It follows a pattern of major institutions using retrospective showcases to reinforce the historical weight of collaborative production models in the fine art sector.
Local art patrons in Santa Fe can view the collaborative prints and sculpture series in person at the gallery. The exhibition provides a rare opportunity to see works produced through the workshop's signature creative experimentation process.
The takeaway
Visitors can observe how collaborative printmaking techniques bridge the gap between architectural innovation and sculptural creation. The exhibition serves as a reminder of how long-standing artistic partnerships continue to shape the contemporary landscape.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Artdaily.
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