Exhibition 25.03.2026–06.09.2026
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Angela de la Cruz
Upright
Ikon presents a rarely seen works by acclaimed artist Angela de la Cruz alongside a new commission developed in collaboration with Birmingham Royal Ballet.
EVENT 24.04.2026–28.08.2026
FREE
UPRIGHT Piano Performances
Experience Angela de la Cruz’s Upright Piano activated through a series of live performances by students from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and professional musicians from Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG).
These performances offer a rare opportunity to encounter the work not only as sculpture, but as a functioning, reimagined instrument, including interpretations of the original score composed for Upright Piano by Neill Quinton.
Friday 24 April, 2.30-3pm
Saturday 23 May, 2.30-3pm
Friday 26 June, 2.30-3pm
Saturday 18 July, 2.30-3pm
Friday 28 August, 2.30-3pm
FREE
Event Dates
Friday 24.04.2026 / 2.30pm–3.00pm
Saturday 23.05.2026 / 2.30pm–3.00pm
Friday 26.06.2026 / 2.30pm–3.00pm
Saturday 18.07.2026 / 2.30pm–3.00pm
Friday 28.08.2026 / 2.30pm–3.00pm
Event Details
Free, suggested donation £5. No need to book
Second Floor Galleries
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For additional access enquiries please contact education@ikon-gallery.org
VENUE
Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS
Image Credits
1. Angela de la Cruz, UPRIGHT, installation view, Ikon Gallery (2026). Image courtesy Ikon. Photo Tom Bird.
Related
Events/Talk 13.06.2026 / 4.00pm–5.00pm
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Artist’s Talk: Angela de la Cruz, Carolina Grau and Mariana Lemos
Join us for an artist’s talk with Angela de la Cruz, artist; Carolina Grau, guest curator of UPRIGHT; and Mariana Lemos independent curator and former Studio Manager of de la Cruz.