John Galliano exhibition at New York's Met cancelled after backlash
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By BBC News
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art withdrew a planned retrospective dedicated to renowned British fashion designer John Galliano following significant institutional and public opposition. The decision stems from renewed scrutiny of the designer's 2011 conviction for making offensive antisemitic comments on social media. This cancellation highlights ongoing tensions within the fashion industry regarding accountability, redemption, and institutional responsibility when programming exhibitions featuring controversial figures with documented hate speech histories.
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