Golden Hour

June 13-August 31, 2025

Opening reception: Thursday, June 12, 7-9 pm

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 brings forward responses to the collection from the perspectives of those who produce public programs, work closely with the collection and visitors and work towards maintaining the building itself. The exhibition includes audio guides illuminating the works.

With works by Vikky Alexander, Hana Amani, Gillian Armitage, Manuel Barbadillo, Joan Bell-Irving, Marcel Dzama, Gathie Falk, J.C. Heywood, Luke Marston, Gary Lee-Nova, lessLIE, Edna Myers, Hiromi Nakatsugawa, Mary Plumb Blade, Gita Teearu, Arnold Shives and more.

James Albers: Performance in Response to Golden Hour

Join us on July 27 from 1-3 pm for a performance by James Albers in response to our current exhibition “Golden Hour.”

James Albers is a writer, artist and drag performer who will be presenting an original performance in response to the exhibition. This collaborative exhibition references the way light shifts to warmer tones at sunset and sunrise, sharing views of landscape, light and luminosity from multiple perspectives. Join us for this free performance and refreshments!

Self guided audio tour (select works):

1. Exhibit introduction
2. Molly Lamb Bobak - British Columbia Beach
3. George Kuthan - Indian Paintbrush
4. Richard Ciccimarra - Mykonos
5. Hana Amani - Golden Pomegranates
6. Jenna Alderton - Peacock in Pavo
7. Gita Teearu - Oitsime Loodus (Nature in Bloom)
8. Gary Lee-Nova - Untitled (Heliopolis)
9. Hiromi Nakatsugawa - Feign Death