Audacy News: Met pulls John Galliano exhibit after backlash over past antisemitic remarks

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Met pulls John Galliano exhibit after backlash over past antisemitic remarks  The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer’s past antisemitic and racist statements.  “John Galliano: Horizons,” the high-profile spring Costume Institute exhibit which was to be launched by the annual Met Gala next May, will be replaced by another exhibit, the museum said Monday.  “Following thoughtful discussions with John Galliano, we have together decided not to proceed with the exhibition," Max Hollein, director and CEO of the museum, announced in a statement. #audacynews

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00:00A 2010 video showing a drunk John Galeano in Paris saying he loved Hitler landed him in court in 2011.

00:06He was also accused of making anti-Asian remarks.

00:09There are so many excuses. It has no place in anyone's mouth.

00:12When there's injustice, when there's wrong, people need to speak up. I'm glad they did.

00:16The former Dior creative director in a joint statement with the museum said he's deeply sorry

00:20and that it's best his exhibit, set for next May, be polled at this time.

00:24Council Speaker and daughter of a Holocaust survivor, Julie Menon.

00:27I've had numerous conversations with the Met. I am very pleased that they listened

00:32and that they are making this decision. This is the right decision.

00:37Christy Kalishian, 1010 Winds on 92.3 FM at the Met.

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