1. Image: bronze sculpture of pad in an apron pocket

    'The Apron' by Karen Genoff

    The Minister for Housing & Urban Development commissionned this work by Karen Genoff, an Adelaide local.

    Historical Thing | East Terrace | 1990s

  2. Bronze sculpture of pigs A Day Out in Rundle Mall, Adelaide

    A Day Out

    Pigs and people in Rundle Mall

    Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Rundle Mall | 1990s

  3. Image: two brown canvas bags with references to Bob Marley, Aboriginal communities, AC DC, and peace signs

    Frome Road and Rundle Street Mural

    Originally painted by Carol Ruff and Barbary O'Brien in 1984 and modified by Driller Jet Armstrong in 1998.

    Historical Thing | By Hannah Stewart, History Trust of South Australia | Rundle Street east | 1980s, 1990s

  4. Image: bronze statue of a young naked boy in running pose

    The Athlete

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

    Historical Thing | By Pat Stretton | Central Market, River Torrens, Southwest corner | early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late twentieth century, mid twentieth century

  5. The Eternal Question by Richard Kelly Tipping 1982, Light Square

    The Eternal Question

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

    Historical Thing | By Jude Elton, History Trust of South Australia | Northwest corner | 1940s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010