The Met Cancels John Galliano Exhibition
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9/25
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18/20
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6/15
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SummaryThe Met canceled its Spring 2026 John Galliano exhibition due to backlash over his 2011 racist remarks.Galliano, Anna Wintour, and Andrew Bolton issued a joint statement supporting the decision, with Galliano apologizing.Following the July announcement of The Met Costume Institute’s Spring 2026 show, “John Galliano: Horizons,” the museum faced widespread backlash over Galliano’s past racist
