Met Gala Cancels John Galliano Exhibition Following Antisemitism Backlash

John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

Met Museum Cancels Controversial John Galliano Exhibition and Gala - WSJ

Met Museum Cancels Controversial John Galliano Exhibition and Gala  WSJ

Galliano pulls his Met Gala exhibition after antisemitism backlash

After fashion designer John Galliano was convicted of racist and antisemitic comments in 2011, he faced criticism from public figures, which, on Monday, led him to cancel an exhibition of his work set to kick off next spring's Met Gala.

Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash

Fashion designer was convicted of hate crime by French court in 2011 after series of racist and antisemitic remarks The controversial fashion designer John Galliano announced on Monday that an exhibition honoring his work that New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art had scheduled to open for the upcoming spring’s Met Gala is not going to go forward. The museum’s decision to honor Galliano, who was convicted of a hate crime by a French court in 2011 after a series of racist and antisemitic remar...

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John Galliano’s Met show cancelled over antisemitic remarks - The Times

John Galliano’s Met show cancelled over antisemitic remarks  The Times

The John Galliano 2027 Met Gala has been canceled - CNN

The John Galliano 2027 Met Gala has been canceled  CNN

Met Gala honouring John Galliano cancelled following backlash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is cancelling its planned exhibit honouring British designer John Galliano, which had led to severe backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

John Galliano pulls out of Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced on Monday he is cancelling an exhibition of his work that was to kick off New York’s Met Gala next spring, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks. “After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,” Galliano, 65, wrote on Instagram. “I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my...

By Agence France-Presse

Met Gala exhibit centred on fashion designer John Galliano cancelled amid criticism

Galliano made a series of antisemitic and racist comments in 2010 and 2011 that went viral, leading to his conviction in an antisemitism trial in France

John Galliano withdraws from Met Gala exhibition after antisemitism backlash

'I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,' the top designer wrote on Instagram

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The Met’s Cancellation of the John Galliano Exhibit Doesn’t Undo the Damage

With the decision to abandon a planned retrospective on the works of fashion designer John Galliano announced just one month ago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and its affiliated Costume Institute has bookended an ignominious chapter in its vaunted history. The exhibition, and particularly Galliano’s direct involvement in what might otherwise be an objective assessment […]

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Could the Galliano Met Gala Fiasco Mark the End of Anna Wintour’s Reign?

The Vogue veteran knew the risks of honoring Galliano, who has a history of racist and antisemitic remarks. The fashion world's ultimate survivor thought she could survive the inevitable backlash — and it may have been a disastrous miscalculation.

By Julian Sancton

John Galliano row: Why has Met cancelled planned exhibit on British fashion designer?

The Met Museum has decided not to hold an exhibition for fashion designer John Galliano, scheduled for the 2027 Met Gala.

John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts

The reversal came less than a month after the Met announced that Galliano would be the subject of its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition.

John Galliano Backs Out of Met Museum Exhibit After Uproar Over Offensive Rant

The designer apologized again for the "pain" he caused when he insulted Jewish and Asian people in a lengthy tirade in 2011

By Jon Blistein

Met Gala exhibit honouring John Galliano cancelled amid backlash

In an article on Vogue, it was reported that the exhibition "will not proceed as planned", but it is unknown what that currently means for next year's Met Gala.

John Galliano Pulls Out Of Met Gala Exhibit Amid Backlash

Amid intense backlash, fashion designer John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned exhibit honoring him at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Galliano and the museum issued a joint statement Monday announcing the decision. The influential designer has faced mounting criticism following a series of antisemitic and racist comments that he made in 2010 and 2011 […]

By Denise Petski

John Galliano 2027 Met Gala cancelled amid outrage

Weeks ago, the Metropolitan Museum announced controversial British designer John Galliano as the theme for its 2027 Met Gala. Now, it has rescinded its decision.

Designer John Galliano pulls Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash

A French court convicted Galliano in 2011 of making racist and antisemitic comments, after he hurled Jewish and Asian slurs at a Paris bar.

Met Gala 2027 Scraps John Galliano Theme Amid Controversy Over Designer’s Past

"I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words," Galliano said in a new statement.

By Hannah Dailey

Anna Wintour's Met Gala 2027 Scraps John Galliano Exhibit

Anna Wintour’s Met Gala is no longer going to present an exhibit by the controversial designer John Galliano. On Monday, Galliano announced the news on social media after backlash grew over the weekend. He said, “After much reflection and…

By TMZ Staff

Met Gala’s 2027 John Galliano theme cancelled after backlash

An exhibition honouring the work of fashion designer John Galliano at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has been cancelled following a backlash about the designer’s controversial comments in the past. The exhibition, called John Galliano: Horizons, was announced earlier this month and was set to have been kicked off by the annual Met Gala […] The post Met Gala’s 2027 John Galliano theme cancelled after backlash appeared first on NME.

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John Galliano Pulls Out of Met Gala 2027 Exhibit After Backlash

The 2027 Met Gala is changing plans. One month after the Metropolitan Museum of Art confirmed the Costume Institute's spring 2027 exhibit would be centered around the career of controversial...

By Brahmjot Kaur