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Promoting Knowledge and Appreciation of
Asian Arts
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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.

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.

YAYOI KUSAMA EXHIBITION NGV

Zoom Lecture by Wayne Crothers
Wayne Crothers, Curator of the major NGV summer exhibition Yayoi Kusama, will take us through selected highlights of this show of nearly 200 works by Yayoi Kusama, renowned globally for her singular and idiosyncratic use of pattern, colour and symbols to create immersive, thought-provoking and intensely personal works of art that transcend language and borders.

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.

YAYOI KUSAMA EXHIBITION NGV

Zoom Lecture by Wayne Crothers
Wayne Crothers, Curator of the major NGV summer exhibition Yayoi Kusama, will take us through selected highlights of this show of nearly 200 works by Yayoi Kusama, renowned globally for her singular and idiosyncratic use of pattern, colour and symbols to create immersive, thought-provoking and intensely personal works of art that transcend language and borders.

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.

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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