Metropolitan Museum cancels John Galliano Met Gala exhibit amid backlash over past comments

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Galliano, which had led to severe backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements. The museum said Monday that the exhibit, which had been planned as the May 2027 spring Costume Institute show launching the annual Met Gala, will be replaced by another show to be announced later. "Following thoughtful discussions with John Galliano, we have together decided not to proceed with the exhibition," Max Hollein, director and CEO of the museum, announced in a statement.

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• The designer joined in the statement, saying: "After much reflection and discussion with The Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take...
• Dropped by Dior, Galliano spent several years involved in public and private efforts to rehabilitate.
• He made a comeback in 2014 when he was hired by Paris fashion house Maison Margiela, where he remained for a decade.