The Metropolitan Museum of Art and John Galliano announced August 31 that "John Galliano: Horizons," the Costume Institute's planned Spring 2027 exhibition devoted to the designer's work, will not proceed as planned. The exhibition had been scheduled to open in May 2027, and the Met said information about a new Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and the 2027 Met Gala will be announced at a later date.
The decision was made jointly following discussions between Galliano and the museum. Met Director and CEO Max Hollein said the two sides had "together decided not to proceed with the exhibition," while Galliano said he reached the decision after "much reflection and discussion" with the Met and others involved in the project.
Galliano also addressed the controversy surrounding his past conduct in his statement. He said he remains accountable for the pain caused by his past words, specifically acknowledging the hurt caused to Jewish and Asian communities, and said he remains deeply sorry.
