From the Airplane Straight Into the Art Gallery

Given that I have limited time and want to get the most out of being in Adelaide, I got off the plane, checked into my hotel and then straight to the Art Gallery of South Australia. I read that Adelaide was the 'cultural heart of Australia' and thought that was an overzealous claim to fame. It was also claimed that the Art Gallery of South Australia had the best collection in Australia - I was skeptical.

Actually the collection of paintings they have, I hate to say it, is far better than the Art Gallery in Sydney. They have more significant Australian paintings and a better representation of European masters. Whoever has been advising the gallery on their purchases over the years has done a great job. Was definately worth checking out and if I get time, I'll be back.

Adelaide - What the?!

Well I've just arrived in Adelaide for a week. Where I was working needed someone to come down to the Adelaide Office and they decided that it should be me. I have some time to myself and being the first time in Adelaide, thought I'd check out the place while I was at it. Watch this space for some more updates!

For the non Aussies reading this blog, if you put your finger in the middle of Australia, then go all the way directly down to the southern coastline, that is where Adelaide is (in the area where every one gets eaten by great white sharks - about 2000km away from Sydney).