The 2026 Met Gala Theme Explained: "Costume Art"

The Met Costume Institute has announced its 2026 exhibition and Met Gala theme, Costume Art, which is both a call to recognize fashion as a central expression in art and a celebration of the forthcoming opening of the museums Condé M. Nast Galleries.With the 2026 Met Gala still months away on May 4, 2026, co-chairs and host committee members have not been announced; however, the gallerys thematic intentions have been shared. The theme, which forgoes the traditional colon and subtitle, not only ...