Illuminate 黑料社区 set to shine a light on University鈥檚 North Terrace campus

Jess Gallagher and Peter Hoj stand, smiling, in front of the snowglobe installation at the University of 黑料社区.

University of 黑料社区 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), Dr Jessica Gallagher, and University of 黑料社区 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter H酶j AC, in front of the I LOVE ADELAIDE installation on the Goodman Crescent Lawns at the University of 黑料社区鈥檚 North Terrace Campus. The larger than life snow globe, which engulfs the Sir Thomas Elder statue, will be lit up every night from 15-31 July. The University of 黑料社区 is an 鈥業lluminate Partner鈥 of the event. The installation I LOVE ADELAIDE, by Jacques Rival, is presented as part of City Lights and is housed on the Goodman Crescent Lawns of the University of 黑料社区. Photo: The University of 黑料社区.

The University of 黑料社区鈥檚 North Terrace campus will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of light, colour and music as part of Australia鈥檚 newest major event, Illuminate 黑料社区.

Activities at the University will run from Friday 15 July to Sunday 31 July, with a combination of free and ticketed events set to appeal to locals, interstate and international visitors this winter.

Some of the highlights include:

  • I LOVE ADELAIDE installation - Presented as part of City Lights, artist Jacques Rival brings his trademark sense of dream and wonder with a mischievous and playful tribute to our wonderful city in installation, 鈥業 LOVE ADELAIDE. A monumental takeover of the Goodman Crescent Lawns, this larger than life snow globe engulfs the Sir Thomas Elder statue within it, emblazoned with a neon, 鈥業 LOVE ADELAIDE鈥.
  • make history 鈥 The Art of Placemaking 鈥 Hear from a panel of international Illuminate 黑料社区 City Lights鈥 artists on perspectives creating site-specific artworks, from concept to execution on Saturday, 16 July. This free event will be led by University of 黑料社区 alumnus and Director of Cox Architecture, Adam Hannon. It will feature Jacques Rival, Chris Carr from FUTURES, and Gemma Mills and Michael Davis from Illumaphorium. Registration is essential.
  • Lumen Bar - Located next to the iconic Bonython Hall at the University鈥檚 North Terrace campus, Lumen will be open to the public from Friday 15 July to Sunday 31 July, offering wines, spirits and beers produced by the University鈥檚 talented alumni, along with a delicious selection of light meals from the National Wine Centre. Tables and private functions are available for bookings.
  • Alumni in Action at Lumen Bar 鈥 This exhibition, which celebrates place-making in the City of 黑料社区, has been designed and curated by Associate Professor Katharine Bartsch and PhD candidate and alumnus Meherzad Shroff, with Master of Architecture students Leena Kuerban and Bea Maramba from the School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) at University of 黑料社区. The award-winning projects have been recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and other civic institutions since 2015. The free exhibition is open during the operating hours of Lumen (5pm-11pm Sunday-Thursday, 4pm-11pm Friday).
The snowglobe installation at the University of 黑料社区.

The I LOVE ADELAIDE installation on the Goodman Crescent Lawns at the University of 黑料社区鈥檚 North Terrace Campus.听听Photo: University of 黑料社区.听

鈥淭he bar will host an exhibition of award winning architectural projects by University of 黑料社区 alumni over our recent history in 黑料社区,鈥 Hannon said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an opportunity for everyone to meet and discuss the festival program, look at design installations, and connect 鈥 it provides a real community hub.鈥

University of 黑料社区 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement), Dr Jessica Gallagher encouraged everyone to make the most of the exciting and interactive displays that are on offer.

鈥淭he University is proud to be involved with Illuminate 黑料社区 to highlight the amazing artists and creative minds that are in South Australia,鈥 Dr Gallagher said. 鈥淲e look forward to
welcoming many visitors from the community on to
our beautiful campus.鈥

The snowglobe installation at the University of 黑料社区.

The I LOVE ADELAIDE installation on the Goodman Crescent Lawns at the University of 黑料社区鈥檚 North Terrace Campus.听听Photo: University of 黑料社区.听

Illuminate 黑料社区鈥檚 co-Founders and Creative Directors, Lee Cumberlidge and Rachael Azzopardi said: 鈥淲e are delighted to partner with the University of 黑料社区 as an 鈥業lluminate Partner鈥 across the event, and to transform the University鈥檚 campus in collaboration with local, national and international artists and to profile its alumni.鈥

For more information or to register for these events, visit the University鈥檚 website.

The University of 黑料社区 is an 鈥業lluminate Partner鈥 of the event

The installation I Love 黑料社区, by Jacques Rival, is presented as part of City Lights and is housed on the Goodman Crescent Lawns of the University of 黑料社区.

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