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Molly Gochman, ‘Monuments to Motherhood’, 2025 We are excited to announce that Molly Gochman’s ‘Monuments to Motherhood’ artwork will be opening to the public on May 11 for Mother’s Day in Prospect Park. Here are some teaser shots for you until then! Read more here: https://bit.ly/4lb7rSN - Image Credit: Lengash Covenas courtesy of UAP | Urban Art Projects - #MollyGochman #MonumentsToMotherhood #M2M #UAP #UrbanArtProjects #IncredibleThings #MedicalDistrictPark #PublicArt #Sculpture #BronzeArt #ArtAndCare #HumanConnection #InteractiveArt #ContemporarySculpture #ArtInPublicSpaces #LostWaxCasting #Patina #CommunityArt #Caregivers #Caregiving

Karma approached UAP to help bring Woody De Othello’s evocative vision to life for Tuning the Dial, an immersive exhibition in LA. Through refining high-resolution scans, producing PMMA patterns and raw casts, and collaborating with The Big New (TBN) on finishing and patination, we helped shape Othello’s striking bronze sculptures. This marks our second collaboration with TBN. See the exhibition at Karma LA until April 5. See more about the project here: https://bit.ly/3RuMHI6 #WoodyDeOthello #TuningTheDial #KarmaLA #ArtFabrication #BronzeArt #UAPCompany #ContemporaryArt

A great day of learning, dialogue, and inspiration with New York University Abu Dhabi MFA students! This week, our team had the pleasure of delivering a workshop exploring public art's history and evolving role, from commissioning processes to material and place-making considerations, particularly within the growing GCC art landscape. This marks our first collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi, which was made possible by Dr. Tina Sherwell, co-director of the MFA program. Thank you to all the students who participated and to our team members, Dr Chetana Andary and Oliver Farrell, for leading the session. If you are interested in hosting a similar session or exploring collaboration opportunities, please feel free to reach out—we would love to connect. #UAP #UrbanArtProjects #PublicArt #NYUAD #Workshop #GCCArts #CreativeCollaboration #ArtsEducation #ArtInTheGCC #GuestLecture

We’re happy to share this ArtsHub article by Gina Fairley, highlighting the Top 50 Women Making an Impact in the Visual Arts Sector in Australia. We're proud that Natasha Smith, Director | Curatorial at UAP | Urban Art Projects, is among these incredible women who are helping shape the future of the visual arts in Australia. Read the full article here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_mdvG4q #Artshub #VisualArts #WomenInArt #MakinganImpact #Excellence #UAP #UrbanArtProjects UAP | Urban Art Projects

Amid the bustling streets of Central Hong Kong, 'The Breathing Tree' by Ned Kahn and curated by Alison Pickett offers a rare moment of stillness. Standing 6.8 meters tall, the kinetic sculpture comes to life with air, water, and movement. Its 140 branches sway with the wind, casting fluid shadows, while mist and rain veil the city's edges, creating a serene escape beneath Zaha Hadid Architects' striking The Henderson building. Every hour, from 8 AM to 11:30 PM, the sculpture transforms—unfolding in a rhythmic sequence of mist, cascading rain, and a swirling water vortex. Powered by a complex system of underground mechanics, the piece responds to shifting wind patterns, humidity, and light, making each viewing a unique experience. Explore how this mesmerizing installation brings nature's quiet power into the heart of the city. https://bit.ly/3RjAdmA #NedKahn #TheBreathingTree #AlisonPickett #uap #urbanartprojects #incrediblethings #KineticSculpture #PublicArt #ArtAndNature #HongKongArt #ZahaHadidArchitects #UrbanOasis #EnvironmentalArt #ArtInMotion #SculptureInMotion #ContemporaryArt #NatureInspired #KineticArt #ArtAndEngineering #UrbanArt #ArtInPublicSpaces

Resharing from The Henderson Hong Kong- With the changing of the seasons comes The Art Garden – a new urban oasis adjoining The Henderson. This artistic sanctuary highlights the confluence of art, innovation, and sustainability, showcasing nature-inspired works by both local emerging talent and renowned global artists. Watch this space as we share more soon. @thehenderson_hk #TheHenderson #AnIconAmongstIcons #TheArtGarden #ArtisticSanctuary #UrbanOasis #Art #Innovation #Sustainability

We’re used to seeing labels on food, medicine, or clothing—but rarely on bespoke products like sculptures. An ingredient list offers transparency: it reveals a work’s origins, materials, carbon footprint, and how to handle it at end-of-life—whether through repair, reuse, recycling, or return. In collaboration with Griffith University, Future Normal, and Carbon Footprint Ltd, we developed the Artwork Ingredient List (AIL). This initiative brings transparency to public art by tracking materials, labour, energy use, and emissions. Like a nutrition label, it helps artists and clients make more informed, sustainable decisions. AIL was central to A Feral Commons, a global co-commission initiative by Alserkal Advisory, in collaboration with Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN), curated by Tairone Bastien and presented in Kingston, Jamaica, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dubai in the UAE. In Kingston, Camille Chedda’s Chain of Love revived a forgotten space with community stories and the resilient rice and peas bush. In Johannesburg, Ophidian’s Promise became the city’s first eco-duct, offering safe passage for wildlife across a river. And in Dubai, Muhannad Shono’s A Forgotten Place turned AC runoff water drops into a lifeline for feral plants thriving in the city’s margins. With the help of the creative districts, Kingston Creative, Victoria Yards and Alserkal Avenue, AIL will be shaped not only by local ecologies but by a more profound commitment to sustainability in both concept and production. #ArtworkIngredientList #AFeralCommons #Dubai #Kingston #Johannesburg #UAP #UrbanArtProjects #MuhannadShono #CamilleChedda #IoMakandal #KingstonCreative #VictoriaYards #AlserkalAvenue

Have you ordered your copy yet? Public Art in Review, Volume 1 (2019–2023) is now available! This first edition celebrates five years of bold, thought-provoking public art projects from around the globe—nominated by leading curators and realised by the visionary artists shaping our shared spaces. Proceeds from the book sales go to two incredible nonprofit organisations championing curatorial practice and arts advocacy: ICI (Independent Curators International) and National Association for the Visual Arts. https://lnkd.in/dnsjD3bu

Memphis’s Medical District Park has a new monument honouring the unseen labour of caregiving. “Monuments to Motherhood” is a trio of bronze sculptures by Molly Gochman designed to create moments of connection. The sculptures' open, looping forms invite rest, play, and reflection. Over time, the bronze surfaces will evolve, touched by weather and by those who engage with them—a living record of human connection. Bringing these sculptures to life was a process as intricate as the labour they honour. Molly's maquettes were transformed into full-scale bronze forms in our New York workshop, refined through digital modelling, casting, welding, and patination. Learn more about the project and the making of these works here: https://bit.ly/4lb7rSN #MollyGochman #MonumentsToMotherhood #M2M #UAP #UrbanArtProjects #IncredibleThings #MedicalDistrictPark #PublicArt #Sculpture #BronzeArt #ArtAndCare #HumanConnection #InteractiveArt #ContemporarySculpture #ArtInPublicSpaces #LostWaxCasting #Patina #CommunityArt #Caregivers #Caregiving

Our colleague in Sydney, Benjamin Clay, recently gave a guest lecture and seminar at the University of Sydney on Curating Public Art and Making Meaning. It is always a privilege to share insights on how public art can shape spaces, tell stories, and engage communities. Thank you to the University of Sydney for the opportunity to connect with the next generation of clients, curators, and creatives! #publicart #curation #artandcommunity #placemaking #publicspaces #artlecture #universityofsydney #creativeinsights #artandmeaning #futureofart