The Asian Arts Society of Australia

Promoting Knowledge and Appreciation of

Asian Arts

Promoting Knowledge and Appreciation of

Asian Arts

Promoting Knowledge and Appreciation of

Asian Arts

Promoting Knowledge and Appreciation of

Asian Arts

Welcome to TAASA

Established in 1991, The Asian Arts Society of Australia (TAASA) is an association dedicated to promoting knowledge and appreciation of Asian visual, applied and performance arts.

Join TAASA and our community of experts, art collectors and enthusiasts as we share our interests in the arts and culture of Asia.

Become a Member

Join the TAASA Community today and take advantage of our exclusive membership benefits.

Events

TAASA offers a wide range of activities for members and guests including symposia, lectures, previews of exhibitions and auctions, curator-led gallery visits, specialist study groups and social events.

4A.I.: ELSEWHERE IN INDIA

Tour by Thea-Mai Baumann, Artistic Director and CEO of 4A; together with artists Murthovic and Thiruda

This exhibition will focus on sustainable museum practices, highlight artistic interventions with artificial intelligence by the Asian diaspora, and seek to redefine heritage and cultural objects held in public collections.

TURKISH OYA (NEEDLELACE): A VILLAGE WOMAN’S SECRET LANGUAGE

Lecture by Frances Ergen

Frances Ergen has a background in textile design and development in Europe and Japan and has lived in Turkiye for many years, where local textile techniques became a focus. In this talk, Frances will show how the traditional craft of Turkish needlelace has endeavoured to survive, illustrated by her own Oya collection, reference books and other material.

TAASA’S END OF YEAR PARTY

Themed 'CHINA IN AUSTRALIA'

At this year's party, there will be a market selling Chinese and other Asian art and artefacts for you to purchase and cherish. You will also be able to enjoy tea and calligraphy demonstrations, as well as delicious Chinese food.

4A.I.: ELSEWHERE IN INDIA

Tour by Thea-Mai Baumann, Artistic Director and CEO of 4A; together with artists Murthovic and Thiruda

TURKISH OYA (NEEDLELACE): A VILLAGE WOMAN’S SECRET LANGUAGE

Lecture by Frances Ergen

4A.I.: ELSEWHERE IN INDIA

Tour by Thea-Mai Baumann, Artistic Director and CEO of 4A; together with artists Murthovic and Thiruda

TAASA Review

Discover TAASA’s quarterly journal, offering lively contributions by experts, collectors and curators covering all aspects of the Asian arts, as well as keeping readers in touch with current exhibitions and events.

Latest Issue

The September issue has articles on Cambodian and Lao textiles, contemporary art in Indonesia, recent exhibitions in Taiwan and Canberra plus lectures by 2 distinguished scholars, and a tribute to Judith Rutherford.

Video Lecture Library

Refresh your memory or access lectures you’ve missed by viewing past TAASA talks in our Video Lecture Library from leading experts in their field.

Study Groups

TAASA’s specialist study groups meet on a regular basis and are open to all members for in-depth study in a relaxed, social and collaborative environment.

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