A new exhibition will be on display at the Burnaby Art Gallery this September, celebrating recent gifts and purchases to the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection. New Acquisitions is a testament to the generosity of local citizens and the gallery's commitment to preserving diverse artistic perspectives for future generations.
New Acquisitions showcases a rich tapestry of voices, featuring recent works by Shuvinai Ashoona, Chun Hua Catherine Dong, Rawan Hassan, Karice Mitchell, Kimberly Fulton Orozco, Manuel Axel Strain and Tania Willard. In addition, the exhibition includes historical works by renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Garo Antreasian, Glenn Brown, Honoré Daumier, Salme Kaljur, Concordia Klar, Pedro Puerta, Ann Newdigate, Robert Rauschenberg, Parviz Tanavoli, Kunisada Utagawa and more. The display of contemporary works alongside historic works highlights artistic responses to ongoing social concerns that continue to be relevant today, shifting across both time and place.
This impressive collection not only highlights the trends in local art collection–it also underscores the gallery's mandate to preserve and celebrate a plurality of voices. The exhibition connects Burnaby to artists and practices worldwide, enriching our community's cultural landscape.
New Acquisitions opens with a free reception on Thursday, September 11, 7-9 pm and with ongoing regular hours beginning on Friday, September 12. We invite everyone to visit and experience the vibrant artistic expressions that make up our community's heritage.
Programs
- Opening Reception: September 11, 2025, 7-9 pm
- Special Programming: Curator’s Tour, Friday, September 19 and October 3, noon. Free, no-registration required.
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: Burnaby Art Gallery