John Galliano stepped down from the 2027 Met Gala after backlash over his past antisemitic and racist incidents
N.Y.C. Council Speaker Julie Menin advocated for Galliano's removal, citing the Met's public funding and the decision's implications
The Met is considering new themes and reportedly has two alternatives in place, a source tells PEOPLE
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is speaking out following John Galliano's exit from the 2027 Met Gala.
On Monday, Aug. 31, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute and the designer announced the Met Gala and the museum's spring exhibition would no longer feature Galliano's work. The news came after the July 31 announcement that the 2027 theme would be "John Galliano: Horizons" faced backlash due to Galliano's past controversies.
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N.Y.C. Council Speaker Julie Menin advocated for Galliano's removal, citing the Met's public funding and the decision's implications
The Met is considering new themes and reportedly has two alternatives in place, a source tells PEOPLE
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin is speaking out following John Galliano's exit from the 2027 Met Gala.
On Monday, Aug. 31, the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute and the designer announced the Met Gala and the museum's spring exhibition would no longer feature Galliano's work. The news came after the July 31 announcement that the 2027 theme would be "John Galliano: Horizons" faced backlash due to Galliano's past controversies.
#council #backlash #past #people
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