"The Met Gala 2026, themed 'Fashion is Art', prompted guests to pay homage to centuries of painterly masterpieces and sculptural silhouettes, showcasing the intersection of fashion and visual art."
"Curator Andrew Bolton emphasizes that depictions of the dressed body uniquely unite works of visual art across millennia and continents, highlighting the cultural significance of fashion."
The Met Gala 2026 showcased the theme 'Fashion is Art' in celebration of the Costume Institute's exhibition 'Costume Art'. This exhibition features 400 works from the Met's collections and explores how depictions of the dressed body connect visual art across time and cultures. Curator Andrew Bolton organized the exhibition by body types, such as the 'Classical Body' and 'Naked Body'. Guests at the gala interpreted these themes through their fashion choices, with some directly referencing artists while others resembled iconic artworks.
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