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 Preview of Bonhams Asian Art Auction
Tenpōzan: building and picturing an artificial mountain in Edo period Japan (1603–1868)
Zoom Lecture Presented by Russell Kelty
The Enduring Influence of Asian Ceramic Traditions
Ceramics Study Group, NSW
TAASA Preview of Bonhams Asian Art Auction
Tenpōzan: building and picturing an artificial mountain in Edo period Japan (1603–1868)
Zoom Lecture Presented by Russell Kelty
TAASA Preview of Bonhams Asian Art Auction
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
Taking a cue from the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ 2026 winter exhibition, Avatar: Forms of Vishnu, this issue explores divinity and devotion in South and Southeast Asian art, from sacred landscapes and manifestations of the divine to psychological and social dimensions of devotional practice.
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.