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After wave of criticism, Metropolitan Museum exhibition canceled
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After wave of criticism, Metropolitan Museum exhibition canceled

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The planned exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has been canceled following extensive criticism.
  • The decision leaves the theme of the next Met Gala uncertain.
  • Anna Wintour said she believed the cancellation was the right decision, while designer John Galliano expressed sadness over it.

A planned exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been canceled after widespread criticism, leaving the theme of the next Met Gala uncertain.

Anna Wintour, who is responsible for the gala, said in a statement that she believed the decision was right. “I think this is the right decision,” she said.

I think this is the right decision.

— Anna WintourWintour commented on the cancellation of the planned exhibition.

Designer John Galliano also announced the cancellation in a statement on Monday. “After much reflection and discussion with the museum and everyone involved, I have sadly decided that it is best that the exhibition does not take place this time,” he said.

After much reflection and discussion with the museum and everyone involved, I have sadly decided that it is best that the exhibition does not take place this time.

— John GallianoGalliano announced his decision regarding the exhibition.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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