Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned 2027 Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition dedicated to fashion designer John Galliano. The decision follows public backlash regarding Galliano's past antisemitic and racist remarks, which originally surfaced in 2010 and 2011 and led to his firing from Christian Dior as well as a conviction in a French antisemitism trial.
Following the museum's announcement, Galliano stated that he decided it was best not to hold the event and issued a public apology for the hurt, pain, and insults he caused to the Jewish and Asian communities during his 2011 tirade. The cancellation and apology were subsequently welcomed by Jewish leaders.
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Times of Israel (IL)Highlights the backlash over antisemitism and the positive response from Jewish leaders.
Rolling Stone (US)Emphasizes the designer backing out and details of his offensive rant.
PBS NewsHour (US)Focuses on historical context, including his Dior firing and French legal conviction.
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