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THE NEW YORK TIMES: John Galliano bows out of Met Museum Show after mounting criticism
Donors, politicians and Jewish leaders questioned the Met’s decision to honor Galliano, a fashion designer who was found guilty of a hate crime for his anti-Semitic outbursts.
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- Why it matters
- The Met's decision to feature a designer previously convicted for hate speech prompted donors, politicians and Jewish leaders to oppose the honor, leading to his withdrawal.
- Most affected
- John Galliano — Forfeits the major museum retrospective that was planned in his honor.
The Met Museum — Avoids the controversy that mounting opposition from donors and leaders would have created. - Likely next
- Whether the Met announces a replacement exhibition or how the institution addresses the decision publicly.
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