A revamped version of the cheesy 1980's mural about families which formerly took its place, the…read moreAlien Frome Saturn is a surrealistic take on the old work. Following the general plan, the relatively minor changes made to the mural when it was reworked in the mid 90's elevates it from something boring to something quirky, and interesting. Although I can barely remember the original work, which was executed about the same time as I was born and had begun to fade beyond recognition by the time I was a cognatively functioning human being, my understanding is that the additions were as follows: 1) The aliens flying in the sky; 2) The grafitied canvass school bags; 3) The "hollow" girl on a bike leading to a sea/skyscape; 4) The conditions changed from day to night; 5) The Old man's incecream having melted due to the pasage of time. Change no 5 is my favorite and in my opinion really elevates the work as it provides a narrative with the former work. Rather than this being a defacement of a prexisting mural, the mural was worked completely anew over the place where the faded mural formerly was situated. In this sense it is something of a homage and an update to better suit contemporary tastes.

this mural was designed by driller jet armstrong alone…read more david bromley was one of the artists driller used to do a small section of the mural. Approx 3 other artists were also commissioned by driller to add their work as specified by driller to the mural.

One of the growing number of legal grafiti style, street art locations throughout Adelaide…read more The art work here changes from time to time, but at present consists of two full wall murals. The first, and in my opinion major piece representins an imaginative dreamscape with bright colours, crazy critters, fluid lines and bold lettering. The secondary piece is more rigid and based in linear design, constructed from an abstraction of green and white. It features a photographic stenciling as a centrepiece. Whilst both are strong works, they are slightly commercial in nature (the primary piece having a small advertisment in the top corner for stores upon Ebenezer place) and not hugely innovative. Regardless a welcome addition to Adelaide's public art.

PROS: The legalised street art on the brick wall just off of Ebenezer Place totally makes sense…read morewith the whole vibe of the alleyway, which has def seen a renaissance of sorts over the last few years. It's also a rad spot for a piece: this is the locale for the Friday night lates that are held over summer in the East End, with short flicks, stalls etc bringing the place to life. And the artworks themselves are lovely, even if the main pieces have been there for a few years at least. CONS: While I totally enjoy the work of the Everfresh crew *fist bumps*, I'd love to see something by an SA artist/ crew, rather than Melbournians. After living in Melbourne for 2 years I respect the fact that Melbourne own the street art thing in Oz, but rather than emulate what they already do so very very well, it'd be great to see a style distinctly Adelaidean up on the wall!

As you've walked around the streets of Adelaide in the past year or so, you might have noticed…read morethere are a new rash of murals and paste-ups appearing. While street art has been happening for a while in Adelaide, the city council has now jumped on board - displaying an unusual level of understanding and support. And so they should - street art is one of those rare phenomenons that manages to get people interested in art instead of feeling bored/threatened. Courtesy of Adelaide CIty Council, Topham Mall now has a designated area in which anyone can add to, without asking permission. There is something a little less exciting about legal street art - I love the way the illegal stuff works with the pre-existing built environment and the creativity that comes out of avoiding arrest and but also trying to make attention-grabbing works. Climbing to extremely dangerous heights, wandering around in abandoned buildings etc. But Topham Mall is good - the walls are literally dripping with paint. Although I love to see the work of the local street artists I already know, it is also good to see stuff appearing that has been done by nobody I'm familiar with. Although I appreciate the extremely detailed figurative pieces, I've been following this style for a while, so I feel a little more excited now seeing the typographical-tagging kind of stuff appearing. Watching the layers of paint build and build into strange abstract patterns on the crumbling brick is a nice bit of unintentional magic. The great thing about this kind of work is it is constantly regenerating - there is something new to look at nearly every time you walk past. It's right in a thoroughfare between Currie and Waymouth St too - so all different kinds of people will see it, not just art nerds.

Like stepping into a well furnished artist's studio, Magazine Gallery is both the perfect gallery…read morespace but also (less well known) tea-house off of Clubhouse Lane. With flavours of tea like "Chocolate Marmalade" and some other unusual combinations this places is very well versed in making the perfect brew. I felt a tad ignorant as I received about 5 different contraptions and an egg timer when I sat down for my tea and had no idea if I was expected to solve a maths problem or brew my tea. Eventually I worked out the ingenuity that the special breed of Magazine Gallerite hold. The egg timer was for allowing the tea to brew the perfect time. The mini cup was not for tea, no, it was to hold the tea colander and the larger cup was (you'd never guess it) for the tea. The cakes and sweet treats here look devine (in particular their lemon tart - the bitter the better). I also keep walking past signs promoting their "Roast Beef," many a day as I walk down Hindley. Not sure how this Roast Beef is served because they don't seem to have much of a kitchen but curious at least to find out the savoury menu items on offer. The place has a beautiful communal table for communing and you can browse the artists works who are exhibiting in the gallery at the time while waiting for your tea. The only reason this place looses a star so far is that they do filtered coffee. Arguably I haven't tried their filtered coffee, and I should, but it is what keeps me from going back here every day compared to Coffee Branch and the like which, although has less seating than Magazine, makes damn fine coffee.

Magazine Gallery is run on a shoe-string by local finger-in-every-pie-man Joshua Fanning. Fanning…read moreis also involved in a bunch of other projects including running local magazine 'Collect', advocating for street art in Adelaide and marketing at nearby Mercury Cinema. Collect is run out of the back offices of this gallery - which is decked out with track lighting and wooden floors. While you are likely to see a mix of different shows in a year-long program, the focus here is on excellent illustration, design and craftsmanship done by creative people of many persuasions. Openings here are packed out and not because there is free booze - Little Creatures beer is five dollars a pop and proceeds go towards keeping the place running. If you are interested in buying art for your home, this is an excellent place to snag something at a very reasonable price. Popular artists who have shown here include Ruby Chew, Lisa King, and Kate Gagliardi. Magazine also hosts the occasional film screening, magazine launch or pop-up store. You'll recognise the exterior by the red iron grating and the up-to-date murals done by local street artists and illustrators. The daytime hours here change quite often, so it's best to keep up to date with opening and events on their facebook page, which can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/magazine.store.gallery.

Bridge party for trolls? Rave cave for drugos? Nope! A sound based public art exhibition under…read moreMontefiore Road Bridge. And with song titles like "Observations of an Albino Sparrow," "Subusbdub" and "The Pigeon," it's a little different. You've got to admire the council for that. They're so funny... ultra conservative in planning and then they'll take off all their clothes and run around naked (so to speak) with some seriously free spirited arts and culture around the city! When I discovered this, I was walking by and thought there was a band rehearsing inside the bridge! YOU'RE SO DUMB! Not worth the trip, but at least now if you're in the vicinity, you'll know where the music's coming from... On a half hour loop.

On the four corners of Hurtle Square at the intersection of Pulteney and Halifax Streets in the…read morecity, you'll find a piece of installation art that evokes something ethereal and childlike in us all, The Forest Of Dreams. No it's not a reference to the Kevin Costner movie, that was The Field of Dreams! Normally I'm not a big fan of installation art but when I do see something that touches me, I'll be a fan forever. Created in 2003 by artist Anton Hart The Forest Of Dreams is four oversized words placed on the inside corners of the square. Surprisingly the letters making up the words are made of metal. From a distance they look like they're made of wood. The phrase The Forest Of Dreams is one borrowed from French Philosopher Gaston Bachelard and the idea behind the piece is to evoke an understanding of the land prior to beginning of white settlement. I love the fact there are seats located by each word so people can sit and admire the piece but I have to admit I've never seen anyone actually do that. Nevertheless this piece always makes me smile when I pass by so in that way, at least from my perspective I think it's a wonderful piece of art.

I like art. This isn't art. This is bullshit…read more Art makes you think. If that's your sole definition of art though, then maybe this qualifies these four eyesores as such, but honestly, it's just out of place and doesn't add anything to the space at all, apart from confused looking foreign tourists, trying to work out what order the words are supposed to be in. And if it's a forest, then really, there's a serious lack of trees. I suppose Lightly Treed Paddock of Dreams doesn't have the same ring to it, though. No, let's just be honest. It's bullshit. If I could delete the one star I gave it in a burst of spontaneous enthusiasm, I would have done so.

A Day Out isn't just for humans…read more These four life size bronzed pigs - Horatio, Oliver, Truffles and Augusta, arrived at Rundle Mall in 1999. They are a fun bunch to stumble upon while strolling and shopping Rundle Street. Be sure to get your selfies- with Oliver rummaging through the trash, Horatio sitting and greeting the crowds walking by, Truffles sniffing the ground, and Augusta who's out for a stroll too. They aren't hard to find, even on a busy crowded day.

I don't know what's with the four little pigs but they are rather cute and they were easy to spot…read more Large brass sculptures in the middle of the pedestrian mall.

If I was a creative I think this would be my home, studio and general hang out all in one…read more This warehouse/office space is a perfect example of the potential for Adelaide to utilise its empty buildings for multiple purposes that involves the whole community. So far I have visited over 4 of the local businesses and arts studios in here from Naomi Murrell (jeweller) to Fascination Street (production company), The Analouge Room (photo lab) and Life Drawing Classes. The diversity of creativity all the one space must be so inspiring to work with, while you're are also able to call a particular part of the building home with your own "office space." Exhibitions are held here all of the time and normally you can catch more than one on at the same time. The Mill also sometimes hosts joint events with Point A (a freerunning, PT, parkour studio next door) and you can get all street savvy out in their car park with live DJ's demos, walk through of the gallery etc. Each time I have been to something here the crowds have been huge and very eclectic (far too much cooler than I) so it is nice to be exposed to a different community of people. Soon they will also be hosting Mill Markets on Sundays for all local artists to come and sell their wares. If you are ever looking for alternative, and very reasonably priced art classes (from photography through to life drawing and more) in the city, this is the place to visit. Or if you prefer to watch rather than participate, sign up to their mailing list or FB page and keep up to date with their regular events.

The Mill is a non-for-profit arts space, designed to allow local artists from all disciplines to…read moreconnect and collaborate with other artists, industries and audiences. It was co-founder by two friends with the aim of creating a centre hub to keep and nurture local artists within Adelaide. To achieve this by building connections with other arts facilitates and developing the space at the mill. The Mill houses artists of all disciplines including: visual artists, designers, writers, architects, filmmakers, photographers, dancers, theatre-makers and performers. It has many facilitates e.g. artist studios, gallery space, dance/ workshop space and office space. I came here as part of the Yelp's SALA walking tour and The Mill is part of the SALA festival showcase SA living artists. When I first walked in they were having an exhibition of artwork for a group of artists. I didn't understand what the art was about. They showcase a bunch of rocks what was nicely place on a table and was half covered in bright yellow print. Then I saw a few printing where they place strings connected from the print board to the celling and the floor, again didn't understand what that mean. Overall the Mill is a great place for local artists from all disciplines to come together and create something that has no real meaning to me.

This is the official library of the Australian state of South Australia from 1834. It's the…read morelargest public research library in the state, focused on South Australian information. The Mortlock Wing was opened in1884 as a "Public Library, Museum & Art Gallery for the colony of South Australia" with 23,000 books and 3 on staff. The Mortlock Wing is now an exhibition space regarding the history & culture of South Australia. This Wing has been featured in a list of the top 20 most beautiful libraries of the world.

The entrance was unassuming, with run down carpet, but beautiful carved wood railings on the…read morestairs. There was a roped off room that had some old books, but the true treasure is the Mortlock Wing, which we found after wandering a bit more. It was like stepping into the world of Harry Potter is the best way I can describe it. The ground floor housed a lot of ephemeria, about past shows, movies, and festivals. Upstairs were where the thousands of old books were. Many people were reading quietly at the different tables, but there were a few tourists (hi, it's me) snapping pictures as unobtrusively as possible. As we left the Mortlock wing and kept going, we got to a jarringly modern section of the library, almost museum-like. The current exhibit showcased menus collected from all the way in the 1800s. Absolutely fascinating to read what was in style back then, and how much it cost. This is a great free stop for about an hour of your time, or even the whole day if you want to take advantage of the quiet and serenity for some reading or work. I will say this is not as large as State Library of Victoria in Melbourne, which housed a lot more exhibits and has an impressive dome, but I actually enjoyed this more.