The Lab launches in Adelaide in defiance of COVID performance 'crunch'

The middle of a pandemic might seem an odd time to inject $10 million into creating a new Adelaide arts hub, but for a couple who returned home as COVID-19 ran riot across the Western world, it makes perfect sense.

Nick and Sophie Dunstone launched their not-for-profit venue The Lab on the weekend, with a showcase opening of local artists, including Adam Page, Emma Horwood and MRLN X RKM.

It is the crown in a $10 million investment towards creating a modern art and hospitality hub for the city, which Mr Dunstone said was more important than ever.