List of public art in South Australia

This is a list of public art in South Australia organized by town. This list is focused only on outdoor public art, and thus does not encompass works contained within private collections, art galleries or museums.

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Adelaide
Title Artist Year Location Material Image
A Day Out Marguerite Derricourt 1999 Rundle Mall Bronze
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A Day Out consists of four bronze pigs, each depicted as if they were exploring the city. Located in Rundle Mall and commissioned by the Adelaide City Council, the pigs are named Truffles, Horatio, Oliver and Augusta. A Day Out was unveiled on 3 July 1999.[1] 
34°55′22.66″S 138°36′1.02″E 
Paving Art Rundle St Michelle Nikou 2006 Rundle Street, Adelaide Gold and Silver Coins embedded in Concrete
Located on both sides of Rundle Street, this work consists of thousands of random coins from around the world and Australia, embedded in concrete pavers. 
The Fones Jonathon Dady 1992 University of Adelaide Glass reinforced cement
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Originally located on the Barr Smith lawns at the University of Adelaide, Jonathon Dady's The Fones are based on the shape of the inner ear and musical notation. Originally there were three on the site, but only two remained. They were regularly vandalized and were finally removed from this location several years ago (discussion with Manager of Art and Heritage Collections , Adelaide Uni , 2013) 
Girl on a Slide John Dowie 1977 Rundle Mall Bronze
Old Dog Craige Andrae 2010 Franklin Street
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"'Old Dog'" was first installed on Union Street in the city, but was subsequently moved to its current location on the corner of Franklin and Bowen streets, just outside the Adelaide Central Bus Station. 
34°55′39.27″S 138°35′42.85″E 
On Further Reflection Bert Flugelman 1977 Rundle Mall Stainless steel
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Affectionately referred to as the "Mall's Balls", On Further Reflection was commissioned by the Hindmarsh Building Society, who donated the work to the Adelaide City Council in 1977.[2][3] It has become one of Adelaide's most recognisable artworks. 
34°55′22.12″S 138°36′11.64″E 
Progress Lyndon Dadswell 1959 Rundle Mall Copper
Progress was designed by Lyndon Dadswell, who was regarded as one of Australia's most accomplished sculptors.[4] The work represents the "spirit of progress", and is situated on what was for many years the David Jones building in Rundle Mall, having been installed in 1963 – four years after the work was completed. Dadswell studied for a time under Rayner Hoff, noted in Adelaide as the sculptor for the South Australian National War Memorial.[2] 
34°55′22.12″S 138°36′6.31″E 
Robert Burns William J. Maxwell 1894 North Terrace Angaston white marble
Robert Burns was commissioned by the Adelaide Caledonian Society and represents the poet reading his poem Winter's Night before a literary gathering at the Duchess of Gordon's in 1787, taken from a painting by Charles Martin Hardie (1858–1916) in the possession of Mrs. R. Barr Smith. Sir Thomas Elder contributed significantly towards its £1,000 cost. The unveiling was held on 5 May 1894. 
Roy "Mo" Rene Robert Hannaford 2010 Hindley Street Bronze
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Roy "Mo" Rene was commissioned by Adelaide City Council to remember the vaudeville and radio star, Roy Rene, who was born not far from where the statue is now located. Created by Robert Hannaford and cast in bronze, the work is posed and positioned in order to encourage passers-by to be photographed with "Mo".[5] 
34°55′23.37″S 138°35′52.07″E 
South African War Memorial Adrian Jones 1904 Corner of King William Street and North Terrace Bronze
The South African War Memorial was the second public equestrian statue to be unveiled in Australia.[6] Designed by Adrian Jones and commissioned to commemorate the South Australians who served in the Second Boer War, it was unveiled in 1904. The granite pedestal upon which it stands was designed by Garlick, Sibley and Wooldridge. 
34°55′17.45″S 138°35′58.06″E 
Untitled Paul Trappe 1979 Hindmarsh Square Granite
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Untitled granite sculpture by Paul Trappe, located in Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.[7] 
34°55′25.66″S 138°36′21.38″E 
Untitled Ulrich Ruckriem 1986 Art Gallery of South Australia Granite
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Untitled granite sculpture by Ulrich Ruckriem, located near the northern wall of the Art Gallery of South Australia. Carved on site.[8] 
34°55′11.42″S 138°36′14.65″E 
Venere Di Canova Copied from work by Antonio Canova 1892 North Terrace Marble
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Adelaide's first public statue, the Venere Di Canova was donated to the city by W A Horn in 1892. 
34°55.277′S 138°35.032′E 

Kapunda
Title Artist Year Location Material Image
Map the Miner Ben van Zetten 1988 Gawler Road Fibreglass over steel frame

Port Noarlunga
Title Artist Year Location Material Image
Core Values Terry Beaston 2013 Port Noarlunga Cast cement, glass, ceramic, coloured oxides

See also

References
  1. "The Rundle Mall Pigs". Rundle Mall. Rundle Mall Management Authority Z. Archived from the original on 23 March 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. Queale, Michael; Di Lernia, Nicolette (1996). Adelaide's Architecture and Art. Adelaide, South Australia: Wakefield Press. ISBN 1-86254-376-3.
  3. Michaela Andreyev (1 September 2011). "The Rundle Mall turns 35..." ABC Radio, "PM". Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  4. "Lyndon Dadswell". Australian War Memorial. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  5. "Roy Rene at home in Hindley Street. Ron learns some of the history of Mo in the Adelaide City region of South Australia". Postcards South Australia. 18 April 2010. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
  6. Inglis, K. S.; Brazier, Jan (2008). Sacred Places: War Memorials in the Australian Landscape (3rd ed.). Victoria, Australia: Melbourne University Press. ISBN 978-0-522-85479-4.
  7. "Untitled". Adelaide Official City Guide. Adelaide City Council. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
  8. "Untitled". Adelaide Official City Guide. Adelaide City Council. Retrieved 5 December 2011.
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