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Angela de la Cruz's Resilient Art Show Opens in Birmingham

3/26/2026

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Angela de la Cruz presents her first UK solo show outside London at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham.
Her canvases and sculptures appear on the verge of collapse, mirroring her physical struggles after a stroke.
The exhibition includes a double upright piano designed for Birmingham Royal Ballet performances, symbolizing balance between brokenness and functionality.
The works, rooted in modernist tropes, convey humor and emotional depth and tell a story of perseverance.

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Angela de la Cruz presents her first UK solo show outside London at Ikon Gallery in Birmingham.
Her canvases and sculptures appear on the verge of collapse, mirroring her physical struggles after a stroke.
The exhibition includes a double upright piano designed for Birmingham Royal Ballet performances, symbolizing balance between brokenness and functionality.
The works, rooted in modernist tropes, convey humor and emotional depth and tell a story of perseverance.