Event Brief
John Galliano withdraws Met exhibition amid antisemitism backlash
By The BriefBrief · Sources (15)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Summary: John Galliano withdrew from a planned Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition of his work after escalating controversy over the museum honoring him despite his past antisemitic and racist remarks. Galliano said discussions with the Met and others led him to decide the show should not take place “at this time,” and the Met agreed.
WHO: John Galliano; the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
WHAT: Galliano withdrew from a planned Met exhibition of his work.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026
WHERE: New York, USA
WHY: The withdrawal followed mounting public backlash over the Met’s decision to honor Galliano despite his history of antisemitic and racist remarks.
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