COLLECTING ASIAN ART

Asian art encompasses a vast and diverse range of artistic traditions, styles, and cultural influences originating from the many regions of Asia, including East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia), and Central Asia (Tibet, Mongolia). Asian art has evolved over centuries, blending tradition with contemporary influences, and remains a vital part of the global artistic landscape today.

Here's a curated list of art resources that focuses on Asian art. You’ll find galleries and educational resources, such as books, museums, and other materials to enhance your understanding of Asian art. If you have suggestions for improving this online resource, we'd love to hear them.

Galleries and Dealers Specializing in Asian Art

Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries:

Alberts - Langdon, Inc. — Boston, MA
Andrew Bae Gallery — Chicago, IL
Asian Art Now — Portland, OR
Azuma Gallery — Seattle, WA
Berwald Oriental Art — London
Castle Fine Art — Del Mar, CA
Chambers Fine Art — New York, NY
Elizabeth Wang Gallery — New York, NY
Francesca Galloway — London
Hanga Ten — London
Kagedo Japanese Art — Bellingham, WA
Kaikodo — New York, NY
Kapoor Galleries — New York, NY
Onishi Gallery — New York, NY
Pucker Gallery — Boston, MA
Scholten Japanese Art — New York, NY
Sundaram Tagore Gallery — New York & Hong Kong
Tokaido Arts — San Francisco, CA

Articles About Collecting Asian Art

None featured at this time.

Museums Specializing in Asian Art

Asian Art Museum — San Francisco, CA
Crow Museum of Asian Art — Dallas, TX
Seattle Asian Art Museum — Seattle, WA
Wing Luke Asian Museum — Seattle, WA

Asian Art Departments in Major Museums

Asian Art — The Met — New York, NY
Arts of Asia — Denver Art Museum — Denver, CO

Books About Specific Types of Asian Art

For the most recent books, check with a local bookstore or one of the Art Bookstores around the country. Powell's Books in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be a valuable research resource.

Magazines About Asian Art and Art in General

Online Art Resources

Asianart.com — Online Journal for Asian Art
Asia Society — General Asia Resource
China Institute — Cultural Information
Japan Society — Art, Culture, and Education

Blogs About Asian Art

If you know of any blogs, please let us know.

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