Space invaders: What makes good public art?

Whether it’s beautiful, humorous, provocative or poignant, public art needs that X factor to be successful. In the second article in a two-part series, John Neylon highlights some prime examples in Adelaide.

Taking it to the streets: public art at the crossroads

Adelaide has had its fair share of debates about public art, from the Hajek sculptures in the Festival Plaza to the pigs in Rundle Mall. In the first article in a two-part series, John Neylon offers his take on the subject and argues that the tide is turning for individual artists creating work for the public sphere.

Jason Sims with his latest public artwork 'Golden Rhombohedron (Obtuse)' during its assembly at Gray Hawk Design. Photo: Aubrey Jonsson

In the Studio with Jason Sims

Contemporary Adelaide artist Jason Sims admits he feels a sense of both trepidation and release when one of his public artworks is installed in its new home. His latest futuristic perception-challenging creation has been unveiled in the CBD.

Unloved sculpture to call Adelaide home in 2020

A $2.35-million statue once earmarked to sit alongside the Sydney Opera House won’t be installed at its new “high-profile” location on War Memorial Drive until next year – two years after it was first gifted to Adelaide.

Shop window theatre show to explore fact and fiction in the online world

An Adelaide playwright says her new public theatre show, to be performed in a city shopfront window, was inspired by photos taken of the Duchess of Cambridge after she gave birth to her third child.