Show paintings in Japan ?

I'm a french painter living in France, near Paris, fond of Japan.
I've been twice to Tokyo and Kyoto, last time was in 2000.
May be i'll come back in march 2008, as i will have 3 paintings in a collective exhibition in Kyoto museum.
I wonder if i can get informations here , in order to find a way to show my works in Japan, in Tokyo or elsewhere...?
Thanks for reading.

Laurent Koller
laurent-koller.com

To my knowledge, it is good to have contacts to a museum.
There they usually expect you to be present during the mostly relatively short term exhibitions, but it has advantages, because the visitors are into communicating and showing you further on, if you are willing to.
And apart from that, there are several very nice artist in residence places in Japan!
I have been in one twice.
If you want your own exhibition in a museum, it may cost you quite something, but I have heard, that its worth it, as for the already mentioned visitors.
But you can also apply for several communal Galleries, which usually is free then and as much support, if you can add some lectures or workshops for example.
Maybe you let me know (pm, if you like), which museum you will be on, since I know some plus some people there.
As for the artist in residence places, I could sell enough to get my flight paid, but only on smaller price scales. Anyhow, it was worth it!

Greetings from another artist.

PS. Interesting artwork, thanks for your link!

Hi,
Thanks a lot for your message.
L.K

Let me know, how it goes

This is something I'd be interested in doing. Do you have any other information? I live in Amagasaki, between Kobe and Osaka. I'd really love to show my work around here, but I don't have much money. Any ideas? Thanks.

Chris

PM me, somewhere I have the links to some possibilities, although it depends on your kind of work and engagement.