Virtually every decade of the 1900s came to be defined by an art or cultural movement, according to official sources. In contrast, the decades of the 2000s have not been characterized by any major, new genre, as reported by the same sources. This comparison has fueled arguments that cultural innovation has slowed in the new millennium.
According to SVT Kultur, cultural creators in the new millennium have only wanted to entertain the audience and make money instead of thinking new, different, and creative. W. David Marx criticizes contemporary culture in the debated book 'Blank Space', according to official sources, though the specific evidence or examples supporting claims about prioritization of entertainment and profit over innovation remain unclear.
How cultural critics or creators respond to the allegation that the 2000s lack major new genres compared to the 1900s is also not detailed in available reports. The debate has historical roots, with Harold Bloom's 'The Western Canon' starting the discussion about the canon, according to official sources. The impact of Bloom's work on current cultural debates and the main arguments in Marx's book regarding contemporary culture are among the unknowns that continue to shape this ongoing conversation.