Malls Balls — Attraction in Adelaide

Alright folks, listen up. If you're strolling around Adelaide and don't check out the Rundle Mall Balls, you're missing out big time. These two giant shiny spheres are a staple of Adelaide's culture - I mean, they're practically a rite of passage for anyone stepping foot in this city.

Let me tell you, these balls aren't just a standout piece of art; they're a fantastic meeting spot, too. "Meet you at the balls!" is a phrase you'll hear often around here, and trust me, it never gets old.

But the best part? The reflection. It's like a kaleidoscope of Adelaide's life - you see the people, the hustle-bustle, the beautiful surrounding architecture... it all gets captured on that shiny surface. It's bloody brilliant!

So go ahead, snap a picture, have a laugh, and enjoy this iconic piece of Adelaide's heart. 5...

The image of the two connected spheres graces T-shirts, key rings and posters of Adelaide, sometimes with the phrase “Adelaide’s Got Balls”.

Vienna-born Flugelman migrated to Australia at a young age, studying at the National Art School in Sydney and exhibiting internationally before taking up a post lecturer and later Head of Sculpture at the South Australian School of Art between 1972 and 1983.

Made from a pair of larger-than-life stainless steel spheres sitting one atop the other, the artwork measures just over 4 metres tall and was brought to life by Vienna-born artist Bert Flugelman.

Flugelman always wanted the artwork to be interacted with.

Today, The Spheres is a popular meeting place, with most Adelaide locals having met someone at the Mall's Balls when visiting...

I mean, where else can you see balls that are so perfectly balanced, so glistening, and so full of energy? It’s not just about their size or their brilliance in the sunlight. It’s the sheer fun and fascination that these balls bring to your day. Each time I walk past them, I feel like I'm greeted by a welcoming, shiny beacon, always reminding me of how much I love balls. There's something so universally satisfying about their shape and symmetry, making them a testament to the beauty of simplicity. They stand proudly in Rundle Mall, shining like little beacons of joy, and every time I glance at them, I’m reminded of the endless joy and fun that can be found in the simple things – and those things, my friends, are balls....