Galliano Met Exhibition
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John Galliano and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art cancel a planned spring 2027 retrospective after criticism over his antisemitic remarks. Coverage in Israel, Canada, Austria and Paraguay highlights backlash from Jewish leaders and concern over the museum’s decision.
John Galliano withdraws from exhibition planned by New York’s Met
John Galliano withdrew from the exhibition the Metropolitan Museum of Art had planned for the 2027 Met Gala, saying he did not want debate over his past to place the museum in a difficult position. Galliano said he made the decision after reflection and discussions with the Met and others involved. He acknowledged the harm caused by his past words and said he recognized that an exhibition honoring…
John Galliano Cancels Planned New York Retrospective Amid Outcry Over Antisemitic Remarks
John Galliano withdrew from a planned retrospective at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art after weeks of controversy over his past antisemitic remarks. The exhibition, titled “Horizons,” was due to…
John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts
John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, saying the show should not go ahead "at this time" as criticism of the museum's decision to honor him intensified. Gal…
John Galliano withdraws from Met exhibition after backlash
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled a planned exhibition honouring John Galliano after backlash over the designer’s past racist and antisemitic remarks. The show had been scheduled as the May…
John Galliano withdraws from Met exhibition after antisemitism criticism
John Galliano has withdrawn from the exhibition the Metropolitan Museum of Art planned to dedicate to his work for the 2027 Met Gala, after opposition from Jewish leaders and museum donors. Galliano s…
John Galliano cancels Met exhibition: “I don’t want to put the Met in a difficult position”
John Galliano’s planned spring 2027 exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum will not go ahead, in a reversal that ends a summer of controversy around the proposed retrospective. Galliano said he …
John Galliano’s Met Gala exhibition canceled after backlash
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its planned exhibition of John Galliano’s work, ending a proposal that had triggered weeks of backlash before the 2027 Met Gala. Galliano said Monday that, …