InReview
In an ideal world, John Lennon would be celebrating his 80th birthday today, perhaps at Glenelg Beach, premiering a new song. Why not? After all, George Harrison gave the Beatles song ‘Free as a bird’ its world premiere at Margaux Nightclub in Adelaide’s Hilton Hotel in 1995. And Adelaide held special meaning for Lennon.
InReview
While the pandemic has largely shuttered Adelaide’s arts and entertainment industries, it has allowed an opportunity to reflect upon their value and successes and to plan to build upon the city’s cultural reputation during economic recovery, argues Douglas Gautier.
A painting of Adelaide attributed to Colonel William Light has been bought by a private collector after argument over its authenticity, in a move a prominent art dealer calls a “tragedy for South Australia”.
Flanked by two imposing buildings in a passageway off North Terrace, this primordial-looking sculpture could be easily overlooked by passersby, but it’s worth stopping to admire its quiet power, writes Katherine Arguile.
Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant laneway culture, but the party is just getting started in Adelaide and our variety of urban spaces offers many design advantages, writes landscape architect Tim O’Loan. He looks at the tale of two cities.
