Why Japan Hates Their Most Famous Artist, Takashi Murakami

Carlos is joined by famed Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami, known for his brightly colored, clip art flowers. Murakami opens up about his partnerships from Louis Vuitton to Kanye, and how he blends consumerism and hip hop. Despite being one of their most recognized artists, Murakami reveals that Japan abhors his inability to keep a secret … and proceeds to spill the beans on his country's wild sex tradition. Don’t miss one of the most unique episodes to date.

To listen to the full, unedited conversation between Carlos and #TakashiMurakami, subscribe to the podcast version of the show here: http://podcasts.iheartradio.com/s_34Zjdh

CHAPTERS
0:40 Meet Takashi Murakami
3:33 Takashi Murakami Talks About His Breakthrough Collaborations
7:12 Limited Edition: There's Only One Takashi Murakami
8:38 Takashi Murakami on The Art of Business
10:27: Takashi Murakami on The Art of Sex
12:38: Takashi Murakami on The Art of Love
14:15 Takashi Murakami Says Trump is a Loser Brand

---

Welcome to the Carlos Watson Show: a new breed of talk show where we're having meaningful conversations with the game-changers and change-makers who are ahead of their time, and worthy of yours. Emmy-winning journalist Carlos Watson, co-founder and CEO of OZY, has earned praise for his ability to persuade high-profile guests to open up on a wide range of topics on camera — interviewing everyone from presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush to Jameela Jamil, Heidi Klum and Bill Gates. Now he's bringing a hand-selected set of interviewees to you every day on YouTube for the #CarlosWatsonShow.

SUBSCRIBE NOW to see more, be more and do more every week day: http://ow.ly/UX9N30auZXA.

For exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, follow Carlos on social media:
Instagram:   / ozycarlos  
Twitter:   / carloswatson  

Or follow @OZY:
OZY on Instagram:   / ozy  
OZY on Twitter:   / ozy  
OZY on Facebook:   / ozy