Fashion designer John Galliano announced his withdrawal from an exhibition centered on his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The decision follows criticism from donors and Jewish leaders over Galliano’s past antisemitic and anti-Asian remarks.
These comments, which occurred on various occasions during the early 2010s, led to widespread condemnation. Despite the controversy, Galliano’s work has been influential in the fashion industry.
The exhibition aimed to showcase Galliano’s contributions to fashion, but the backlash highlighted the ongoing sensitivity toward his previous comments.