John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York had planned an exhibition titled John Galliano: Horizons to open in May 2027, celebrating the British fashion designer's work. However, the exhibition was cancelled after the designer expressed regret and decided against it following criticism. John Galliano, once creative director of Dior, was convicted of making antisemitic remarks and abusing a Jewish curator.

Galliano apologized for his past actions and pledged to learn from them, acknowledging he could not undo the harm caused. He also noted his 15 years of sobriety and recovery from alcoholism. Despite his apology and recovery, the cancellation of the exhibition was met with mixed reactions, with some praising his decision as "courageous" and others deeming it a "mistake".