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Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano

Summary

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled its planned exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano. Galliano apologized for past antisemitic and racist comments that caused pain and controversy.

Key Facts

  • The Met Gala exhibit focused on John Galliano was canceled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
  • John Galliano had been a leading fashion designer before making antisemitic and racist remarks in 2010 and 2011.
  • Galliano was convicted in an antisemitism trial in France related to these comments.
  • In a statement, Galliano expressed sadness over the cancellation and apologized for hurting Jewish and Asian communities.
  • The museum said a new exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala will be announced later.
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