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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carsen Holaday

Met Gala cancels controversial John Galliano exhibit amid antisemitism backlash

The 2027 Met Gala will no longer honor John Galliano following mounting backlash against an exhibit dedicated to the controversial British designer.

Galliano, 65, announced in an Instagram statement Monday that he was pulling out of the iconic New York City event. “After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,” he wrote.

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