The Asian Arts Society of Australia

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.

Experience Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

at COWRA’s JAPANESE GARDENS

TAASA invites you to a weekend of activities to celebrate the Sakura Matsuri at the Cowra Japanese Garden, the largest Japanese garden in the southern hemisphere spanning 12.5 acres.

GUIDED TOUR OF ASIAN PLANTS at THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, SYDNEY

TAASA invites you to join us this spring for a specialist guided tour of Asian plants at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Hear the fascinating stories behind some of the camellias, bamboos, cycads and many more. We will also visit the Spring Walk to view the flowering specimens of wisteria.

PRIVATE VIEWING: A TRAVELLER IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The Frances Brown Collection

Frances Brown, long-time member of TAASA, shares some of her treasures from her eclectic collection at a special, members-only event. These include ceramics, textiles, dress items and metalwork.

Experience Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

at COWRA’s JAPANESE GARDENS

TAASA invites you to a weekend of activities to celebrate the Sakura Matsuri at the Cowra Japanese Garden, the largest Japanese garden in the southern hemisphere spanning 12.5 acres.

GUIDED TOUR OF ASIAN PLANTS at THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, SYDNEY

Experience Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

at COWRA’s JAPANESE GARDENS

TAASA invites you to a weekend of activities to celebrate the Sakura Matsuri at the Cowra Japanese Garden, the largest Japanese garden in the southern hemisphere spanning 12.5 acres.

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.

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