Met Museum Cancels Galliano Exhibit After Backlash
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Galliano's antisemitic outbursts finally derailed his comeback, proving that even a decade of industry forgiveness can't outrun a viral video.
💡 Why it matters
The cancellation disrupts the Met Gala's fundraising and theme, signaling that fashion institutions are still grappling with how to handle controversial figures.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled its planned Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition on fashion designer John Galliano following public backlash and his withdrawal. The exhibit, titled 'John Galliano: Horizons,' was to be the theme of the 2027 Met Gala.
📡 Where we spotted it (6)
nytimes.com
John Galliano Withdraws From Met Museum Show After Backlash
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ctvnews.ca
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
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vogue.com
“John Galliano: Horizons,” the Met’s Spring 2027 Costume Institute Exhibition, Will Not Proceed as Planned
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people.com
John Galliano Drops Out of 2027 Met Gala Costume Exhibit After Backlash, Throwing Event into Uncertainty
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ctvnews.ca
Met cancels planned exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
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The Guardian
Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano is cancelled after backlash
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