Brokies, This Met Gala Is for You
T-shirts revolutionize the Costume Institute’s programming, the sociability of MoMA’s Brancusi exhibit, and the curators of the 2028 Whitney Biennial announced.
A visually stunning Diwali weekend unfolded in the suburbs, with a blue sky and golden-yellow foliage providing a picturesque backdrop. For the reporter, the weekend lacked the typical festivities, as they spent most of their time hand-feeding a friendly yard squirrel in pajamas reminiscent of childhood. These very pajamas might have inspired the theme for next year’s Met Gala – ExtraOrdinary: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday – a program celebrating the beauty and allure of everyday garments.
This theme came about after designer John Galliano withdrew from the 2027 Costume Institute program due to past racist behavior. The new Met Gala theme, exploring the transformation of daily wear into runway fashion and the use of humble materials, faces criticism from New Yorkers struggling with unaffordability as the city transforms into a private equity playground.
Despite the controversy, the event will feature the Bad Bunny x Zara collection, potentially making it more accessible for some. Whitney Museum curator Meg Onli will co-curate the 2028 Whitney Biennial alongside Zack Winokur, known for his work with the American Modern Opera Company. Meanwhile, MoMA’s Brancusi exhibition offers a glimpse into the artist’s labor-intensive process, with critics praising the sculptor’s glinting bronzes and smooth marbles, despite the gallery’s space constraints.
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