A Piano,

like no other that I am familiar with, 

all image credits courtesy of Based Upon, it is the Twist/D,

Based Upon is a studio that refuses to follow the norms of any creative sector, their public artworks can be found in London, Hong Kong, Mumbai, and New York,

co-Founder Ian Abell describes the challenge: 'At Based Upon, we often question why functionality is so frequently deemed to destroy the purity of an artwork. Why should one be compromised in preference of the other? During our exploration of pianos as a subject, our intent has always been to create a credible piece of art while preserving the integrity of the instrument.'

twelve computer-modelled Steinways and Bechsteins of differing periods and in varying settings provide an extraordinary array of tonal qualities. The interaction between strings, the position of hammers, the cabinet resonance, and pedal mechanisms of these iconic instruments have all been precisely replicated,

as you might expect a signature piano like this is not cheap, £195.000 plus VAT (in the UK 20%), also factor in transportation and installation, as it happens I tried playing a piano many years ago, it did not take long before Mum and Dad realised I was totally ungifted in the piano playing department!