The Burnaby Art Gallery is excited to announce its summer exhibition, "Golden Hour," running from June 13 to August 31, 2025.
Used in photography and painting to illustrate the radiant effects of the sun when it is near the horizon, the term “golden hour” describes the way light shifts to warmer tones just before sunset, and just after sunrise. This exhibition shares views of landscape, light and luminosity from multiple perspectives, investigating the cyclical nature of day to night, beginnings and endings.
Curated by the entire Burnaby Art Gallery team, this exhibition showcases the City of Burnaby’s Permanent Art Collection through the eyes of those who create the gallery’s public programs, interact with the collection and visitors, and care for the historic building.
The exhibition showcases works by Vikky Alexander, Gillian Armitage, Joan Bell-Irving, Marcel Dzama, Gathie Falk, J.C. Heywood, Salme Kaljur, lessLIE, Edna Myers, Hiromi Nakatsugawa, Mary Pratt, Gita Teearu, Arnold Shives, and more.
The exhibition includes audio guides for accessibility.
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PROGRAMS
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 12, 7-9 pm
Performance with James Albers: Sunday, July 27, 1-3 pm
Since 1967, the gallery has collected, preserved and presented visual art by local, national and international artists. As Canada's only public art museum dedicated to works on paper, it showcases diverse techniques and practices. The gallery manages over 7,000 works in Burnaby's Permanent and Public Art Collection.
Learn more: Golden Hour