Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Date: 2010

Reference: ArtEph-2010-K-01

Description: Invitation to exhibition shows a head and shoulders portrait of graphic designer Dave Kent superimposed on the image of one of his posters, that for the 2nd N.Z. Marxian Political Economy Conference in 1979. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 297 x 210 mm.

Date: 1981 - 1984

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective; New Zealand. Commission for the Environment

Reference: Eph-D-ARTS-Kent-1980s

Description: Includes posters for John Buckland Wright's "Acid and Graver" exhibition (Easter 1980 - 2 copies); "Greer Twiss a survey 1959-1981" (2 copies); "Flying colours, City Art Gallery 24 Sept-16 Oct (triangular); "Protect your trees", Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture); "Oppose apartheid; stop the '81 tour"; "Interiors; embroidery today" exhibition, City Art Gallery ... 1982 (1 large, 1 small); "Image in focus" National Art Gallery, August-October 1981; "Wellington Herb Society display" (designed and cut by Walter Cook - 2 copies); 1982 Wellington Polytechnic School of Design exhibition; "Rob Taylor - Domain; Paintings, drawings, structures, 1965-1981" (2 copies); "Robert McLeod, drawings, paintings 1972-1981" (2 copies); "Kevin Norton sculptures" 1982 (2 copies); "The search for style; decorative art design 1870-1930, Dowse Art Museum, 1983-84"; "Janet Paul journey through my island" 1983; Arbor Day June 5, 1982 / Commission for the Environment (2 copies). Quantity: 21 coloured posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying. Provenance: Donated by Dave Kent in 1996.

Date: 1980 - 1985

From: HART Aotearoa: Collection

Reference: Eph-D-RACIAL-HART-1980/1985

Description: Includes: 1981: Apartheid is pronounced Apart Hate. Stop the '81 tour. Published by NZUSA, PO Box 9047, Courtenay Place, Wellington. Stop the Tour Action Committee. Support the blacks of Azania! Join the fight - boot out the Boks! Published by the Stop the Tour Action Committee, PO Box 9047, Courtenay Place, Wellington [1981?] (2 copies) Black Consciousness Movement of Azania (Auckland) Black Consciousness Movement Azania. Oppose fascist apartheid regime - support Azanian struggle - SOLIDARITY! [ca 1981]. Operation Everest. 2 p.m. Saturday 25th July 1981, Hamilton. [Kent, David, fl 1970-2000s]. Oppose apartheid; stop all tours. Support black liberation now [1981] (2 copies) September 12th, 1981. Photo - Kathleen Thomas. Copies of this poster obtainable from Mobilisation to Stop the Tour (MOST) [1981?] (2 copies) [McBride, Chris], fl 1980s Is this the life for you? Join New Zealand's top street gang; it's a thug's life! [1981] (2 copies each of dark brown version and charcoal version) 1982: [Seidman, Judy Ann], fl 1970-2000s There shall be work and security. All shall enjoy equal human rights. Africa Mayibuye. The people shall govern! 26 June; South Africa Freedom Day. Medu Art Ensemble [1982] By batons and barbed wire; a response to the 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand. Tom Newnham. On sale now $14.95. Published by Real Pictures. [1983] (2 copies) 1985: HART Aotearoa. Fight apartheid. Mobilise May 3. No tour '85. 'Welcome Valley' resettlement camp, Natal [1985] (2 copies) Quantity: 8 colour art print(s). 2 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprints and photolithographs, coloured or b&w, on sheets up to about 750 mm. Processing information: Ephemera samples were separated from the main collection in 1994. This material was brought together again in November 2021 as part of a description enhancement project.

Date: 1983 - 1985

From: Depot Theatre :[Ephemera and programmes of octavo size for theatre and dance productions at the Depot Theatre, Wellington. 1983-1993]

Reference: Eph-A-DEPOT-1983/1985

Description: Includes: 1983: "Moments like these"; a play on the life of a stereotypist, by Pip Byrne in collaboration with Alyson Baker and Philippa Campbell. Directed by Alyson Baker. 5-28 May [1983]. Pink flier (2 copies) Theatre of the Eighth Day presents "Hemi; the life and times of a great NZ poet", by Paul Maunder. Directed by Paul Maunder; music by Bill Lake. [1983]. Programme 1984: The Workhouse Co-Operative presents "A street called Straight", by Seamus Quinn. Director William Walker [1984]. Programme (2 copies) 1985: "Black woman" with Ahurangi (includes monologues from the following plays: "Anowa" By Ama Ata Aidoo; "Black women", by Edgar White; "Eden" by Steve Carter; "Lament for Rastafari" by Edgar White; "Prey no more" by R Mshengu). 27 August - 7 September [1985]. Programme The Depot presents the premier production of "Loved ones", by Simon Wilson; directed by Philippa Campbell. Designer and poster Dave Kent; lighting designer Fiona Johnstone; stage manager Hanna von Randow ...First performance 28 March 1985. Programme The Depot Theatre proudly presents "Groundwork", a play by Renee. Director Philippa Byrne; designer Tilly Lloyd. Opens 25 May [1985]. Flier with cast listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on booklets, pamphlets and fliers, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources, including Eileen Bone, Ralph Johnson and the papers of Rodney Murphy.

Date: 1982

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Webster, Christine, 1958-

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1982-01

Description: An exhibition catalogue with a set of eight postcards featuring work by the contributing designers: Pat Grummet (Australia) (scarf), Lyn Tune (Australia) (shoulder piece), Robyn Gordon (Australia) (Barrier Reef splash - necklace), Carlier Magikawa (Australia) (spring pins), Kerrie Hughes (NZ) (cactus dress), Owen Mapp (NZ) (ivory amulet and bracelet), Carol Tippet (Australia) (knitted sweater), Valerie Hunton (NZ) (hand-dyed silk dress and jacket). Other exhibitors included New Zealanders Tanya Ashken, Marion Chasteau, Ngila Dickson, Warwick Freeman, Elena Gee, Gavin Hitchings, Susan Holmes, Diane Jennings, Patrica Morgan, Christabel Wylie. Quantity: 1 catalogue. Physical Description: Spiral bound booklet, 210 x 130 mm, in clear plastic container with coiled plastic handle, bag dimensions 255 x 185 mm. Provenance: Donated by Frances Bennington, Wellington, in 2004.

Date: 1987

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Zwartz-1987-01

Description: Shows an illustration of a young woman playing the drum amidst a group of seven soldiers. Attributed to Dave Kent from the poster inventory of the Wellington Media Collective. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 594 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Zwartz family, Australia, Aug and October 2011. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2029 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2029..

Date: 1988

By: Stout Research Centre (Wellington, N.Z.); Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-HISTORY-SRC-1988-01

Description: Poster advertising a conference at the Stout Research Centre, Wellington shows a split image: on the left a flock of sheep and on the right a group of uniformed soldiers. The top edge shows a list of themes: resistance to war, the New Zealand soldier - myth and reality, the New Zealand Wars, women and war, the culture of war, leadership in war, war in maori tradition. Designed by Dave Kent; see 'We will work with you; Wellington Media Collective 1978-1998', 2013, page 57. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 602 x 437 mm. Provenance: Donated by Joan McCracken, Wellington, in 2007.

Date: 1987

From: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra :[Posters. 1986-1987]

By: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra; Wellington Media Collective; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-NZSO-1987-02

Description: Poster advertising a musical event shows an illustration of a face with a surprised expression and musical notations streaming into its ears from both sides. Attributed to Dave Kent in "We will work with you; Wellington Media Collective 1978-1998" (2013), page 148. This copy has slight colour loss. Better copies at Eph-D-MUSIC-1987-01 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 602 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by the NZ Symphony Orchestra, 2013

Date: 1980 - 1999

By: Ashford Handicrafts Ltd; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-C-FURNITURE-1980/1999

Description: Sales catalogues, fliers, price lists and small posters issued by or about: 1981: New directions in wood; an exhibition of hand-made furniture in matai, rimu and kauri, by Greg Betts. Walking Stick Gallery, 10 Tonks Avenue , 11-25 November [1981](Printed by Wellington Media Collective. 2 colour: 2 copies on cream paper, one on brown paper) 1982: Big $ave [Save] Furniture Ltd. 'Grand' prize sale [1982]. Folded pamphlet RTS Radfords Furnitre City. 1982 homelovers' catalogue. Folded pamphlet 1983: Smith & Brown open a new store in Johnsonville, Wed 19th October. Grand opening specials [Folded pamphlet 1983] Waterbed Retailers' Association of New Zealand Inc. Waterbed World. Waterbed news [1983]. Folded pamphlet (2 copies) 1988: New Zealand contemporary furniture; exhibition organised by Auckland Museum and supported by the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council and NZ Home and Building. Auckland Museum, 3-18 September [1988] (2 copies) Auckland Institute and Museum. Institute lecture, IPM Monday 5 September 1988. "Trends in contemporary New Zealand furniture", by Colin Slade, furniture maker and past president of the N.Z. Crafts Council (2 copies) 1989: Quality by design; the best of New Zealand furniture. Michael Fowler Centre Wellington, 6-8 July [1989] ca 1997: Going off the wall. Shelving systems [ca 1997] 1998: Harvey Norman, the furniture and bedding specialist. Christchurch now open [Illustrated booklet. 1998] Yates Furniture Co. Golden jubilee 1948-1998; 50 years of trading. Sale starts Friday November 20th [1998] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints sizes varying up to 530 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Dr Margaret Bailey in 2010.

Date: 1979

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective; Lowe, R Jeremy, active 1950-2002

Reference: Eph-D-MARXIST-1979-01

Description: Shows Karl Marx in a black singlet and gumboots, seated with his dog beside him in a wide landscape with hills in the distance. Artist confirmed in person. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Screenprint, 760 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr R Jeremy Lowe in 2002.

Date: 1979

From: Various artists :[Posters on various political issues, including women's issues, health and education, the environment, abortion, peace, police, Ireland, Vietnam, racial issues. ca 1970-1990].

By: O'Connell, Therese Frances Mary, 1951-; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-D-OCONNELL-Marxist-1979-01

Description: Shows Karl Marx in a black singlet and gumboots, seated with his dog beside him in a wide landscape with hills in the distance. Artist confirmed in person. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Screenprint, 760 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by Therese O'Connell in 1992. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1984

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-E-MUSIC-1984-01

Description: Shows a view from behind and low down, of a train leaving its tracks and ascending into the sky with wings. From its smokestack, musical notes erupt, spreading over the poster. Artist confirmed as Dave Kent, pers com with the artist, 3 May 2012. Some of the performers at this event included: Primitive Art Group, Jav Cortina, Jonathan Besser, David Long, Greg Fox, Paul Hewitt, Michael Armstrong, Alison Wallace, Dave Eggleton, The Family Mallet, Jungle Suite, Brett Mason, Peter Daly, Derek Cowie, The Four Volts, and Origins Dance (information from Dave Kent, Wellington, 3 May 2012) Two copies held. Extended Title - Venue, Thistle Hall (Cnr Cuba / Arthur St.); Organised by Wellington City Art Gallery; Supported by N Z Railways, Q E II Arts Council, TVNZ, Beggs Music Wgtn Ltd., Capital Music Ltd., L V Martin and Son. Dave Kent's design acknowledges the support given by New Zealand Railways for the "Off the deep end" festival of 1983, in transporting performers to Wellington. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint, 603 x 603 mm.

Date: 1981

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-D-MARXIST-1981-01

Description: Shows a group of young people, probably a Marxist group, posing with Karl Marx (extreme left) as rugby players in front of rugby goal posts in a field. The rugby jerseys are the Canterbury colours of black and red. The Southern Alps are in the distance. Inscriptions: Verso - centre left - Handwritten: Screen printed Wgtn Media Collective 1981, Design Dave Kent Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster. 2.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Screenprint, 640 x 420 mm.

Date: 1987

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: New Zealand Post Office; Wellington Media Collective; New Zealand Post Office Union; Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-ROTH-Post-1987-02

Description: A poster issued as part of a protest campaign to prevent the reduction in phon services caused by a carve-up in the post office. Shows an illustration of hands cutting a telephone cord with scissors. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 367 x 600 mm. Provenance: Roth Collection, acquired 1992.

Date: 1969 - 1972

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Organisation to Halt Military Service

Reference: Eph-D-DEFENCE-1972-01

Description: Shows an official in a suit, choosing marbles for the ballot for military service. Two copies held. One copy with phone number annotations and OHMS sticker. Stephanie Gibson reported (email 11 July 2017) that Robert Reid came up with the slogan for this poster, which was designed by Dave Kent. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on yellow poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on yellow paper, 434 x 554 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Karen Lee in 2014

Date: 1981

From: [Posters about race relations, apartheid, and the Springbok Rugby tour 1981]

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-D-RACIAL-1981-01

Description: Shows a fist raised in protest. At the top left is a fragment of a photograph of four rugby players involved in a game of rugby. Information about artist and printer handwritten on the verso. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 758 x 475 mm.

Date: 1981

By: Wellington Media Collective; Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-C-LABOUR-1981-01

Description: Poster shows a silhouette of a "dustie" or rubbish collector, bending over as he carries the new town hall building (the Michael Fowler Centre) on his back up a flight of steps. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1987

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013; New Zealand Post Office Union; Wellington Media Collective

Reference: Eph-D-ROTH-Post-1987-03

Description: A poster issued as part of a protest campaign to prevent the closure of the Post Office Savings Bank. Shows an illustration of a piggy bank on a blue-checked tablecloth, and in the foreground, hands sharpening a carving knife with a steel knife-sharpener. Identity of artist from "We will work with you; Wellington Media Collective 1978-1998" (2013), page 62. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 600 x 373 mm. Provenance: From the Roth Collection.

Date: 1981

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising New Zealand two-dimensional art exhibitions or works by New Zealand artists in two dimensions, and graphic artists. 1981].

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1981-02

Description: Shows an abstract geometrical work by Rob Taylor. See record for Eph-D-ARTS-Kent-1980s, which indicates that this poster was designed by David Kent for the Wellington Media Collective. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Screenprint on poster, 657 x 460 mm.

Date: 1985

By: Kent, David Robinson, 1946-2013

Reference: Eph-D-OPERA-WCO-1985-01

Description: Shows an illustration of a barber with scissors in the pocket of his striped blazer, and wearing a boater on his head. Hearts fly up from his hat. The programme identifies Dave Kent as the designer of the poster. Dave Kent worked with the Wellington Media Collective, who may have produced the poster. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 600 x 420 mm.