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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:1,079
Sale Title:Eve Glenn Posters, The Beatles, Cameras & Photographic EquipmentLots with images:1,079
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:265
Date:29-Oct-2024
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'FILMS ON BLACK AUSTRALIA', 1978 poster designed by Michael Callaghan, founder of Redback Graphix, and printed by Earthworks Poster Collective. This poster won a Bronze Hugo Award in Chicago. Screenprint on paper, 50.5 x 75.5 cm
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'POLICE BASHING - SHOW THE COPS THAT WE WON'T TAKE THIS SHIT ANYMORE', 1985 poster. Screenprint on paper, 51 x 75.5 cm
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'WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD... 48 HOURS ON OUR SIDE OF TOWN' starring US MOB and NO FIXED ADDRESS. Poster designed for the opening at the Sydney Opera House, October 30th, 1981, The movie was written and directed by Ned Lander. Offset Print, laminated, 60 x 86 cm
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'CUNNING STUNTS - APPEARING LIVE', c. 1978 poster designed by Andrew Haig, with photography by Michelle Williams. Cunning Stunts were a UK women's alternative circus and cabaret group, active from 1977 to 1982. Offset print, laminated, 59 x 41.5 cm
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'HIGH RISE BOMBERS,' c. 1977 poster designed and printed by Jillian Gibb (1945-2017), later known as Viva Jillian Gibb. The High Rise Bombers was one of PAUL KELLY'S first bands. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 69 x 49 cm
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'PETER DISGRACE PRESENTS THE TOXIC SHOCK LADIE'S AUXILIARY BENEFIT PARTY', 1981 poster for event held September 10th at Collingwood Town Hall, Supper Room. Possibly designed by Jane Murphy and printed by Wendy Black. Screenprinted on paper, laminated. 57.5 x 45 cm Formed in 1979, Toxic Shock were an all-female rock band trying to raise money to make a record. The lead singer was radio presenter Fran Kelly.
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'REDGUM - IF YOU DON'T FIGHT YOU LOSE', 1981 poster for performance at Latrobe Union Hall by Australian folk and political music group Redgum. Formed in Adelaide in 1975, Redgum were best known for their 1983 anti-war song 'I Was Only 19'. Support acts included Toxic Shock, and the Razettes. 76 x 51.5 cm
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'THE WET ONES', c. 1980s poster for The Wet Ones, a Melbourne band formed by Sue World, Genny Hassall, Rosie Joy, and Kelly Brimacombe in 1981. Screenprint on paper, 67 x 47 cm
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'81 STUN - STINGERS & JIGSAW', 1981 poster for event held at Merrilands Hall, Atherton, Queensland. Printed on paper, 54.5 x 42 cm
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'WOMEN'S DANCE - NORTHCOTE TOWN HALL', poster designed and printed by Eve Glenn for event celebrating the launch of 'Toxic Shock' single record. Toxic Shock were a 1980s all-female band, led by bassist Sylvie Leber and guitarist Eve Glenn. The lead singer was radio presenter Fran Kelly. Formed in 1979, the band released one single on the EMI Custom label in 1981. Image of Helen Sky, dancer, musician and acrobat from Soapbox Circus, which became Circus Oz. Signed by Eve Glenn in pencil at lower r
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'LA COSTA DE NORTHCOTE', two calendars, from 1983 and 1984, designed and printed by Jane Elliot and Cas Lawrance. Each calendar comprises 7 pages, with photos and drawings of Northcote women. Screenprinted on paper, the first 38 x 52 cm overall, the second 42 x 29.5 cm overall
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'THE WIMMIN'S CIRCUS - DIRECT FROM MELBOURNE', c. 1980 poster for The Wimmin's Circus, which was established in Melbourne in 1979. Designed and printed by Eve Glenn. Signed by Eve Glenn in pencil at lower right. Screenprint on paper, 51 x 76 cm
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'WIMMIN'S CIRCUS', c. 1980 poster printed by Women's Warehouse Collective for The Wimmin's Circus, which was established in Melbourne in 1979. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 75 x 51 cm
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'SYDNEY WOMEN'S FILM GROUP PRESENTS FOR WHOM THE AVON BELL TOLLS...', 1980 poster designed by Carol Ruff. Offset print, 57 x 45 cm
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'STRIKE A LIGHT - A LABOUR DAY CELEBRATION! THE MELBOURNE CONCERT HALL', 1985 poster printed on paper, performers include Max Gillies, Bruce Spence, Circus Oz and Jane Clifton, 69 x 50 cm
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'ROCK AGAINST RACISM - NAZIS ARE NO FUN - SMASH THE NATIONAL FRONT', c. 1978 poster designed and printed by Wendy Black and Gavin from the band ? News?. Rock Against Racism emerged in 1976 in response to racist attacks in the UK and the increasing support for the far-right group, the National Front. The first concert was held in London in 1978, with hundreds of events held in the UK and around the world in the following years. Screenprint on paper, 75.5 x 51 cm
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'THE SYBYLLA WOMEN'S BALL', 1987 poster for event held at St Kilda Town Hall on 29th May, which included performances by Sally Ford's Washington Wives and Polly Tix. Poster designed by Sue Miller and printed by Sybylla Press. Screenprint on paper, 51 x 76 cm
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'CIA ASSASSIN', 1974 poster designed and printed by Jillian Gibb (1945 ? 2017), later known as Viva Jillian Gibb. Gibb was known for her immediate response to the news, taking direct action on whatever medium she had at hand. Screenprint on paper. 84 x 58 cm overall.
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'KISSINGER 1983', poster designed and printed by Jillian Gibb (1945 ? 2017), later known as Viva Jillian Gibb. Gibb was known for the immediacy of her response to issues, her posters appearing the very next day. Hand printed silk screen on paper from one stencil, 74 x 54 cm
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'STOP URANIUM MINING. THIS IS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS, NOT WITH A BANG - BUT WITH A WHIMPER.', 1984 poster designed by Julia Church. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 76 x 51 cm
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'NO MYSTERY 2,4-D + 2,4,5-T ARE KILLERS', poster designed and printed by Jillian Gibb (1945 ? 2017), later known as Viva Jillian Gibb. Gibb was known for her immediate response to the news. 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T are phenoxyacid herbicides, which were widely used in agricultural industries until being phased out from the late 1970s due to toxicity concerns. Screenprint on paper, 70.5 x 51.5 cm
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'SINK THE INVINCIBLE - TAKE THE TOYS AWAY FROM THE BOYS', poster by A. Chaffey, signed in the plate. The slogan 'Take the toys away from the boys' was popularised through a song written in the early 1980s by The Fallout Marching Band. Offset print, 72 x 48.5 cm
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'FRASER SLASHES ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE', 1979 poster designed and printed by Jillian Gibb (1945 ? 2017), later known as Viva Jillian Gibb. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 81 x 57.5 cm
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'THIS SAFETY BOOT WAS MANGLED - BUT THE FOOT WAS SAVED', c. 1970s poster created by the National Safety Council of Australia, with logo at base of poster and series number 2255. Printed on paper, 62.5 x 48.5 cm
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'AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF TRADE UNIONS - WORKING WOMEN'S CHARTER', March 1980 poster for regional meetings, with text in multiple languages. Poster authorised by Victorian Trades Hall Council. Designed by Eve Glenn. Offset print on paper, laminated, 42 x 52 cm
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'WOMEN 150 PRESENTS NEW MOODS - A WOMEN'S FESTIVAL', 1985 poster for September event comprising exhibitions, theatre, sport, films, dances, and music. Printed by F. D. Atkinson Government Printer. Offset print on paper. 84 x 59.5 cm
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'RAINBOW WARRIOR', poster designed by Eve Glenn (with original signature), printed by Eve Glenn and Carol Porter. Background pattern based on Tivaevae 'Anthorium' design by Cook Island artist Norma Iro. Silk screen print on card, 64 x 50.5 cm
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'WOMEN'S PEACE CAMP - PINE GAP NOV 11TH', 1983 poster designed and printed by Jillposters Collective, a women's screen-printing collective in Melbourne that was active from 1983 to 1988. Screenprint on paper, 45 x 64.5 cm
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'KANAKY FREE & INDEPENDENT', 1988 poster printed by Another Planet Posters and designed by Dianna Wells, a Melbourne based printmaker and photographer. The movement in New Caledonia for independence from France became very active from the 1970s. Screenprint on paper, 58 x 83.5 cm
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'LIPSTICK ADDICTION - LIFE AS A BODY', poster designed and printed by Wendy Black, printed at RMIT Union Screen Print for selection of films and performances held by the RMIT Union Arts Activities, in collaboration with the RMIT Women's Group. Programmed by Virginia Fraser (1947 - 2021), an Australian artist, writer, curator, and advocate for women artists. Screenprint on paper, 76 x 50.5 cm
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'CLIMAX RECORDS - GET THERE - QUICK', 1979 poster designed by Philip Brophy, an Australian musician, filmmaker, writer, and academic. This iconic poster was designed for Climax Records, a reggae/new wave record shop in Gertrude St, Fitzroy, run by Max Robenstone. Screenprint on paper, 76 x 51 cm
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'YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE DEAD TO HOLD A RETROSPECTIVE', 1982 poster designed by Jan Mackay, a feminist activist printmaker best known for her contributions to the Earthworks Poster Collective at the Tin Sheds in Sydney. Screenprint on paper, 75.5 x 50.5 cm
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'THE STORY OF WHOOPSIE', c. early 1980s poster designed by Graham Lightbody and printed by Lucifoil Posters for performance presented by Pipi Storm Theatre, a dedicated children?s theatre group that performed in schools and welfare institutions across New South Wales until the late 1980s. Lucifoil Poster Collective was active from 1980-1983 and worked out of the Tin Sheds, Sydney. Screenprint on paper, 84 x 53 cm
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'DAREBIN CREEK DAY FESTIVAL', 1985 poster designed and printed by Patrick Jones, signed in plate upper left 'Patrick Jones, '85'. Screenprint on paper, 75 x 59 cm
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'DEBNEY MEADOWS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME - 1981 CALENDAR', poster designed and printed by Ian Roberston in collaboration with Backyard Press, a screenprinting workshop established in Melbourne in 1978. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 74.5 x 50.5 cm
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'WOMEN AND ROCK AND ROLL', c. 1980s poster listing many Australian and international artists, e.g. Bonnie Rait, Kate Bush, Chrissie Hines, The Crotchettes, The Modettes, Yoko Ono, The Stray Dags, and others. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 64.5 x 45.5 cm
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'INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY', poster for event held at The Aberdeen Hotel featuring headliners 'Hot Bagels', 'Eyelash Back', and 'Mighty Mouth'. Screenprint on paper, 75.5 x 51 cm
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'REPEATING PATTERNS: JAN MACKAY, HAND-PAINTED FURNITURE, PAINTINGS & PROPS. WOLLONGONG CITY GALLERY', 1981 poster by Jan Mackay, a feminist activist printmaker best known for her 1970s contributions to the Earthworks Poster Collective at the Tin Sheds in Sydney. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 75 x 51 cm
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'FILMNEWS,' 1978 poster designed by Jan Mackay and printed by the Earthworks Poster Collective featuring portrait of Sarah Gibson and information on how to subscribe to Filmnews, an Australian monthly film industry newspaper published from 1975 to 1995. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 74 X 46 cm
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'ACCORDION SNAP', set of two posters designed and printed by Ian Robertson, one with man, one with woman, each playing Frontalini accordions. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 75 x 50.5 cm
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'SHEILA ALONE - BY JENNY KEMP' and 'CALLING FOR HELP - BY PETER HANDKE', c. 1979 poster designed and printed by BOB DALY for theatre dates at the Pram Factory, Melbourne. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 52 x 41 cm
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'MARGEURITE DURAS' LA MUSICA L'AMANTE ANGLAISE', c. 1979 poster designed and printed by BOB DALY for performance at the Pram Factory, Carlton. Performers included Jan Cornall and Phil Motherwell. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 43 x 31 cm
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'EXERCISE CLASSES', poster advertising weekly dancing classes held at 322 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Hand printed silk screen on paper with silver accents added after printing, 42 x 30 cm
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'YOUTH DAY', c. 1984 poster for event sponsored by Northcote City Council, designed and printed by Redletter Press. Screenprint on paper, 75.5 x 50.5 cm
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'GROW YOUR OWN GRASSROOTS DEFIANCE AGAINST THE CAPITALIST DIET', 1981 poster designed by FRANCES PHOENIX (1950-2017), based on original c. 1940s War Gardens for Victory poster. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 82 x 57.5 cm
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'VISIONARIES 1945 - 1995 FROM WAR TO PEACE MARKING FIFTY YEARS OF THE UNITED NATIONS', poster designed by EVE GLENN celebrating Jessie Street and Doc Evatt. Sponsored by the Jessie Street Trust and the Evatt Foundation. Signed by Eve Glenn in pencil, verso. Printed on paper, 64 x 49.5 cm
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'BITUMEN RIVER - GALLERY COLLECTIVE (CANBERRA), HITS ICEBERG', 1983 poster by A cme Ink, a print workshop established by Julia Church, Mark Denton, and Mandy Martin at Gorman House, Canberra, that operated from 1982 to 1987. Screenprint on paper, laminated, 65.5 x 48 cm
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'REDLETTER', c. 1986 poster advertising the services of Brunswick's Redletter Press, which operated from 1979 to 1991. In 1992 Redletter and Another Planet Posters combined to form Redplanet, which closed in 1999. Screenprint on paper, 76 x 50.5 cm
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'ICON', poster for group exhibition by artists Sue Grounds, Laurel Frank, Ken Evans, and Mark Patton. Image on poster by Mark Patton. Reverse of poster features information about the exhibition and biographies of the artists. Offset print, laminated, 50 x 34 cm
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