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Urban Art Projects connects shining artist with Sydney’s New Star

SYDNEY.- Leading international art‐based design studio Urban Art Projects (UAP) recently announced the completion of three high profile public art commissions for The Star in Sydney, Australia. The Star, formerly Star City, has undergone an $860 million transformation into a one‐of‐a‐kind entertainment destination, which officially re‐opened its doors in late September. The redevelopment and expansion includes 20 new bars and restaurants, a new five‐star lifestyle hotel called The Darling, a 16 room spa, plus a retail area housing a collection of luxury fashion brands. Understanding the need to create a sophisticated and highly engaging public artwork program for The Star, UAP’s Curatorial Team drew on local knowledge and global networks to create an art strategy that considered the unique cultural, social and physical roles of the site while addressing the practical commercial and ur