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Located in front of the South Australian Museum on North Terrace, this sculpture frequently captures the attention of passersby. 14 Pieces (and it is exactly that) is a set of smooth black granite forms, with a thin sheet of water flowing across the top that results in an intriguing play of light.

Officially known as ‘A Day Out’ by Marguerite Derricourt, the four pigs were unveiled in 1999 by the Lord Mayor, Dr. Jane Lomax-Smith. It immediately became apparent, with the popularity of the four trouble-makers, that they needed names. It was put to a public poll and thus Truffles, Oliver, Horatio and Augusta were born. Frequently being ridden and photographed, the four-legged characters bring out the kid in those who walk by.

While the artist was making this work, he wished to make a connection with the fact that it was to be placed in the foyer of the Space Theatre, which inspired him to work with the idea of the experimental form of acting in the arts. The etched figure holds playing cards to resemble how the actor gambles on his success while the audience is represented by the red arms around him.

Catherine Truman began her artistic career as a Jeweller, and it is interesting that more of her work begin to transcend conceptions of jewellery. It is not surprising there fore that we see her work 'A Way of Seeing' located on the North Terrace facade of the recently developed David Jones Pty Ltd. Building. Pinned to the building as giant brooches, and halted only by pins from floating their way down the surface of the building. This work contributes a sentimental attitude, a reflective sense of history as well as the vitality in age less youth.

Connecting Rundle Mall to Grenfell Street, Adelaide Arcade is a stylish, historic shopping venue with dozens of specialty shops and boutiques. Elegant marble, tile, cast iron and European design are a highlight of this space, making it a great spot to stop and enjoy a coffee while you watch the crowds stroll by.

One step inside the Adelaide Central Market is all that it takes to immediately understand the reason for its popularly. Senses are overrun with sights, smells and sounds, and the options are almost too many to process. Fresh produce is plentifully available and the fruit and vegetable stalls seem to go on as far as the eye can see. Meat and poultry, seafood, bread, cheese, nuts, oriental spices, baked goods and a healthy dollop of stores dedicated entirely to the sweet-tooth make it the kind of place where, once you step in, you don’t want to leave.

The Adelaide Central Market, between Grote and Gouger Streets, is the place to be when it comes to finding a special ingredient, doing a fresh-food shop or simply taking in the atmosphere by relaxing in one of the many gourmet cafés. An iconic landmark and multicultural hub for tourists and locals alike, the Adelaide Central Market first opened its doors in 1879, when it was known as the City Markets. Constructed with wood and iron, the markets were originally open every Tuesday and Sunday, housing between 50-100 carts of available goods. It quickly grew and prospered, the early 1900’s seeing the now-legendary red brick face being laid, electricity and refrigeration being added and arcade shops being constructed.

The market has continued to grow and evolve; now housing over a hundred stalls of goods that vary from unique fashion trends to health foods and memorabilia. Surrounding the markets are Chinatown, the Market Plaza and the Market Arcade. The history and cultural diversity that make up the Adelaide Central Market make it a pivotal landmark in the Adelaide City and a necessity for any tourist, food connoisseur, café-junkie or fresh-food shopper.

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Adelaide College of the Arts is a dynamic training centre for visual arts, housing a first-class gallery, versatile exhibition spaces, fully equipped workshops and modern studios.

The vision for the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Aboriginal Art Collection is to create a unique collection of contemporary Australian Aboriginal art, post 1970 (since the construction of the Adelaide Festival Centre), which acknowledges, celebrates and honours South Australian and national Australian Aboriginal cultures, stories and people. The Adelaide City Council provided funding over a five-year period to enable teh Adelaide Festival Centre Trust to build a substantial Aboriginal art collection.

Located at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Trevor Nickolls' untitled mural painting uses Aboriginal art techniques of cross hatching and dot painting, blended with contemporary western technique.