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.

Some Saree Traditions of Southern India

WITH SOUMYA RAO

Soumya will share her knowledge and experience in India's rich textile heritage, with a focus on regional sarees of South India. Not all of them necessarily have unique weaving techniques, but they are distinctive in their design, embellishments, colours, material, cultural significance and traditions.

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.

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.

Some Saree Traditions of Southern India

WITH SOUMYA RAO

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

As a follow up to this year’s TAASA Monday night lecture series ‘Arts and Architecture in Northern India’, we are pleased to be able to publish articles in this issue based on three of those talks, along with reviewing a number of recent and exciting upcoming exhibitions

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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