The Metropolitan Museum of Art is facing pressure to reschedule a 2027 gala event intended to honor fashion designer John Galliano. Reports indicate that the museum is weighing a date change after the original scheduling coincided with Yom HaShoah, the annual Holocaust remembrance day. The controversy is compounded by Galliano’s history of antisemitic comments, most notably a 2011 incident in which he was recorded praising Adolf Hitler.

According to reports, the museum has engaged in discussions with various rabbis and prominent Jewish leaders to address concerns regarding the tribute. However, these meetings have reportedly failed to satisfy critics. The situation has escalated to the point where some museum donors have threatened to withdraw their financial support if the event proceeds as planned. While the museum has not issued a formal statement confirming the change, the internal deliberations suggest that the institution is attempting to mitigate the reputational risk associated with the intersection of the gala's date and the choice of honoree.