John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

John Galliano withdraws from Met Museum exhibition following backlash

Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the New York City museum’s decision to honour Galliano, who was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts in 2011.

Aug 31, 2026

Met Gala exhibition honoring John Galliano canceled

The Met's Galliano retrospective exhibition announcement received widespread backlash due to his past antisemitic and racist statements.

Aug 31, 2026

John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

The exhibition faced criticism over the British fashion designer's conviction for making antisemitic remarks in 2011.

Aug 31, 2026

John Galliano pulls out of Met Gala 2027 after backlash

The designer announced on Instagram that he will no longer be the subject of the annual Costume Institute exhibit.

Aug 31, 2026