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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned John Galliano exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its upcoming spring Costume Institute exhibition honoring fashion designer John Galliano following public backlash regarding the designer's history of antisemitic and racist remarks. The museum and the designer reached a mutual decision to scrap the show, which was originally scheduled to launch at the Met Gala next May.

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Why It Matters

The cancellation removes a high-profile institutional honor for a designer whose past conduct caused significant public concern, particularly regarding the timing of the event coinciding with Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Key Facts

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art canceled the 'John Galliano: Horizons' exhibition.
  • The exhibition was originally scheduled to launch at the Met Gala next May.
  • The Met Gala date in 2027 falls on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • John Galliano was convicted in an antisemitism trial in France following comments made in 2010 and 2011.
  • Galliano was fired from Christian Dior after videos of his antisemitic and racist remarks surfaced.
  • Galliano was hired by Maison Margiela in 2014.
  • The museum had previously held discussions with Jewish community leaders before announcing the show.
  • The museum will replace the canceled exhibit with a different show.
  • New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin publicly opposed the exhibit.
  • The Anti-Defamation League urged the museum to cancel the show.

Who's Mentioned

organizationChristian Dior“Former employer of Galliano.”personMax Hollein“Director and CEO of the Met.”organizationMaison Margiela“Fashion house that hired Galliano in 2014.”personDavid Ingber“Rabbi and senior director at 92NY.”personAnna Wintour“Vogue global editorial director and Met Gala overseer.”personJonathan Greenblatt“CEO of the Anti-Defamation League.”personJulie Menin“New York City Council Speaker who opposed the exhibit.”personJohn Galliano“Fashion designer whose exhibit was canceled.”organizationThe Metropolitan Museum of Art“The institution canceling the exhibit.”organization92NY“New York Jewish institution.”