John Galliano has canceled his Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit, saying in a statement shared Monday (Aug. 31) that he remains "fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past."
In the statement, which comes amid mounting criticism against the designer, Galliano expressed gratitude to Anna Wintour and others involved with staging the exhibit, but conceded that the planned project should not move forward.
"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," Galliano said Monday, in part. "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. I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition, or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning, and one's conduct over time."
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The planned exhibition, ******* led John Galliano: Horizons, had previously been slated to open in May of next year. In addition to Galliano's personal statement, Max Hollein, who serves as director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also shared a confirmation of the cancelation.
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In the statement, which comes amid mounting criticism against the designer, Galliano expressed gratitude to Anna Wintour and others involved with staging the exhibit, but conceded that the planned project should not move forward.
"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," Galliano said Monday, in part. "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. I understand that meaningful atonement is not achieved through an exhibition, institutional recognition, or a single public gesture. It is a continuing responsibility, demonstrated through listening, learning, and one's conduct over time."
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The planned exhibition, ******* led John Galliano: Horizons, had previously been slated to open in May of next year. In addition to Galliano's personal statement, Max Hollein, who serves as director and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also shared a confirmation of the cancelation.
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