Asia Society 106d ago

TOKYO, February 25, 2026 — From Ivy Style rebels in 1960s Ginza to today’s algorithm-driven hits, how did culture shift from risk-taking to risk management? W. David Marx examines the fading tension between artists and industry, the dominance of mass appeal, and the collapse of gatekeeping that once nurtured innovation. With examples spanning fashion, music, film, and internet culture, this wide-ranging dialogue challenges us to rethink how we consume—and create—culture in the 21st century. Roland Nozomu Kelts, author and journalist, moderates the program.  (1 hr., 10 min.) Subscribe for more videos like this: http://AsiaSociety.org/YouTube --- Support Asia Society today: http://AsiaSociety.org/Donate --- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected: https://asiasociety.org/email-subscriptions --- Facebook: http://facebook.com/AsiaSociety Instagram: http://instagram.com/AsiaSociety Twitter: http://twitter.com/AsiaSociety LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asia-society/ #asiasociety #asiasocietyjapan #contemporaryculture