A planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano has been canceled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The decision comes after backlash from the Jewish community and others due to Galliano's past antisemitic and racist statements. The exhibit, titled John Galliano: Horizons, was set to launch with the annual Met Gala next May.

The museum's director and CEO, Max Hollein, announced the decision, stating it was made after discussions with Galliano. Galliano also released a statement, expressing sadness over the decision.

Further details on the cancellation and replacement exhibit are available from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum has announced that another exhibit will take its place, but details have not been specified.