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The Athlete

Once dubbed ‘Adelaide’s most active statue’ the Athlete is now safely installed in the Lord Mayor’s Courtyard.

bronze statue

community, culture, statue

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
The Eternal Question

Word artist Richard Tipping prompts us to consider big ideas in his sculpture ‘The Eternal Question’

art, poetry, sculpture

1940s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010
The Gardeners’ and Market Salesmen’s Association

On 24 November 1883, the East-End Market Hotel reflected the Australian surge in union participation in the 1880s, and increasing…

crops, east end, East End Market, East-End Market Hotel, East-End Market Picnic, gardeners, harvest, Mr Pascoe, Mr Wigzell, produce, salesmen, tradesmen, union, unions

1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s
The Great Depression

The Great Depression was an international economic crisis that effected capitalist countries including Australia. The generally accepted peak of the…

Great Depression, poverty

1920s, 1930s
The Great Stuart Demonstration

‘A red letter day in the calendar of South Australia’: welcoming home heroes

demonstrations, processions

explorers, John McDouall Stuart

1860s
The hulk ‘Fitzjames’

Between 1880 and 1891 the hulk Fitzjames, colloquially known as ‘Hell afloat’, served as a Reformatory for over 100 boys aged…

reform, welfare

1880s, 1890s
The Lady Mayoress’ Chain

The Lady Mayoress’ chain was designed and crafted by Wayne MacIntosh, a lecturer in jewellery and silversmithing, who was particularly…

1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
The Slide

What fun! John Dowie’s work invigorates Rundle Mall

bronze sculpture

sculpture

1970s
The South Australian League for the Maintenance of Religious Freedom

The South Australian League for the Maintenance of Religious Freedom was a religious lobby group formed to combat the State-Aid…

1840s
The Space Between

Simple stone stands as a reminder of a painful past history.

sculpture
Theatre

South Australia’s theatrical beginnings were commercial and entrepreneurial: trade as much as art drove public houses and performance together.

artist, arts, designer, festival, performance, performers, playwriting, theatrical

early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Theodor George Henry Strehlow

Theodor George Henry Strehlow (1908–1978) was brought up by his parents, Carl and Frieda Strehlow at the Hermannsburg Mission near…

early twentieth century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Thomas Quinton Stow

Thomas Quinton Stow was born on 7th July 1801 at Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, a descendant of an old farming family.…

1830s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s
Three Rivers Fountain

The Three Rivers fountain in Victoria Square commemorates the Royal Visit in 1963

fountain

fountain, heron, ibis, river, sculpture, swan

1960s, 2010s
Time

Within a year of settlement, Adelaide’s residents were synchronising their timepieces by a bell rung in North Terrace near West…

early twentieth century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Tom Elder Barr Smith

A gentle man and a gentleman, Tom Barr Smith is often described as ‘a chip off the old block’ —…

1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900-1910, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s
Tom Kruse

Esmond Gerald ‘Tom’ Kruse was an outback transport operator. Tom began driving the Birdsville Track Mail Run for Harry Ding…

1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s
Torrens Lake Fountain

The Torrens Lake Fountain commemorates the first time South Australia was visited by a reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II in…

fountain

1950s
Tourism

The South Australian Tourism Commission, established in 1993, focuses on marketing South Australia as a tourist destination to interstate and…

1880s, 1900-1910, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010
Toy Boat

Model – Speed Boat with Motor.

1920s
Tricycle

Tricycle, painted red and white.

1950s
Tunnels of Adelaide

Adelaide tunnel tales are a perennial favourite in the popular press, and are cheerfully perpetuated by tour operators and publicans everywhere.

thing

building, engineering, tunnels

1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century
Union Church, Peterborough

Union Chapel was the first building for many denominations in Peterborough.

church building

1870s, late nineteenth century
Unitarians

Originally a liberal religious faith without dogma or creeds, Unitarians now emphasise the importance of free inquiry, tolerance of religious…

early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century
Uniting Church

The third-largest religious denomination in South Australia arose through a relatively recent amalgamation of long-standing churches, but their strong traditions…

early twenty–first century, late twentieth century
Untitled

Many passers-by fail to recognise Donald Judd’s minimalist sculpture as a work of art.

public art

1970s
Urban Cow Studios

Previously situated on Frome Road, near the corner of North Terrace, the Urban Cow Studio has been operating in Adelaide…

1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s
Urn

Urn made by Henry Tijou and carried in Queen Adelaide’s funeral procession.

1840s
Venere di Canova

A startled Venus caused consternation as Adelaide’s first public statue in 1892

statue

sculpture, venus

1850s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1920s, 1930s, 1960s
Victor Richardson Gates

An outstanding all-round sportsman was provided with the rare honour of being memorialised during his lifetime

entrance gates

cricketer, football, gates, relief, sculptor

1920s, 1930s, 1960s, early twenty–first century

Featured Thing

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Featured Thing

‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

‘The Apron’ by Karen Genoff

Featured Thing

14 Pieces

14 Pieces

Most popular Things

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

‘Street Art Poetry Project’ Location 3

Mark Niehus’ four-part series cemented his status as a prominent poet and artist in Adelaide.

Matthew Flinders Memorial

Matthew Flinders Memorial

A statue to honour Matthew Flinders, the first explorer to circumnavigate Australia, was a long time coming in Adelaide

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Port Adelaide Lighthouse

Installed in the 1860s as Port Adelaide’s first fixed navigational beacon, and later used at South Neptune Island, the Port Adelaide Lighthouse today functions as an iconic museum display in the heart of the Port.

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