Met cancels John Galliano retrospective after backlash over antisemitic remarks
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Met cancels 2027 John Galliano fashion retrospective after backlash over past antisemitic remarks
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John Galliano canceled his upcoming retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York after mounting backlash over his past antisemitic and racist remarks. The exhibition, titled "John Galliano: Horizons," was set to open in May 2027 as part of the Costume Institute’s spring showcase, traditionally tied to the Met Gala. Galliano and the museum jointly announced the decision on Monday, citing "thoughtful conversations" and the designer’s desire to avoid distracting from the museum’s work .
The cancellation followed public opposition from donors, politicians, and Jewish organizations. Elisha Wiesel, son of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, and New York art dealer Arne Glimcher were among those who criticized the exhibition, with Glimcher threatening to withdraw artworks from the Met’s collection. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that Galliano’s repeated antisemitic remarks were "abhorrent" and had caused pain among Jewish New Yorkers . Galliano, in an Instagram post, said he took "full responsibility" for the harm caused by his past words, particularly to Jewish and Asian communities, and acknowledged that "sincere repentance cannot be achieved with an exhibition" .
Galliano was convicted in 2011 by a French court for antisemitic and racist slurs directed at a Jewish woman and her Asian friend in a Paris bar. A video later surfaced showing him declaring, "I love Adolf Hitler." He was fired from Dior that year and paid a €6,000 fine . The Met’s Costume Institute had intended the exhibition to explore both Galliano’s artistic achievements and the question of ethical responsibility in evaluating creative work, but the approach failed to satisfy critics .
Anna Wintour, global editorial director of *Vogue* and chair of the Met Gala since 1995, called Galliano’s withdrawal a "very brave act" that demonstrated his humanity . The Met’s director, Max Hollein, confirmed the cancellation after "thoughtful discussions" with Galliano .
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