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Metropolitan Museum Cancels John Galliano Fashion Exhibition Amid Outcry
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First reported by Haaretz · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has canceled a planned exhibition for fashion designer John Galliano following backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. Galliano himself requested the postponement, citing responsibility for past harm and not wanting to cause further pain or distract the museum.
- 01Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibition due to past antisemitic remarks.
- 02Designer requested cancellation, citing responsibility and ongoing atonement.
- 03Exhibition timing coincided with Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- 04New York officials criticized honoring the controversial designer.
- 05Galliano was fired from Dior in 2011 over similar incidents.
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