The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that John Galliano will no longer be the subject of an exhibition tied to the Met Gala. This decision comes after growing controversy over the museum's choice to honor the designer. Galliano was previously fired from Dior and found guilty of making public insults based on origin, religion, race, or ethnicity.

The controversy surrounding Galliano stems from videos that showed him making anti-Semitic comments and expressing admiration for Hitler in a Paris cafe. The Met Gala is scheduled to take place on the first Monday in May, which coincides with Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for the Holocaust. Further details on the decision are available from the museum's statement.