John Galliano exhibition at New York Met cancelled after backlash

John Galliano has canceled an upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York celebrating his fashion design work due to backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. The museum announced the cancellation in May 2027. Galliano previously served as creative director for Dior and was convicted for abusive behavior towards a Jewish curator and making racist comments.

He apologized for his actions in the past and stated he remains accountable for the pain caused. Galliano said he did not want the exhibition to distract from the Met's Costume Institute and recognized the potential pain it would cause some. The cancellation was supported by Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour, who praised Galliano's decision.

However, critics like New York City Council speaker Julie Menin and Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt opposed the cancellation, arguing that honoring Galliano's work would be inappropriate at a time of heightened antisemitism.