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.
He continued: "I do not want the debate surrounding me to place the Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute. I also recognise and respect that an exhibition honouring my work would be painful for some."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced last month that the annual event would be **** led "John Galliano: Horizon," prompting immediate criticism over the decision to platform the designer after antisemitic and racist remarks he made in 2011.
Galliano added: "I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry."
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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.
He continued: "I do not want the debate surrounding me to place the Met in a difficult position or to distract from the remarkable work of the Costume Institute. I also recognise and respect that an exhibition honouring my work would be painful for some."
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced last month that the annual event would be **** led "John Galliano: Horizon," prompting immediate criticism over the decision to platform the designer after antisemitic and racist remarks he made in 2011.
Galliano added: "I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry."
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