2026 Met Gala: Bezoses, Beyoncé, and Blood
The 2026 Met Gala showcased co-chairs that sparked debate, embraced a lighthearted theme, and included at least one fitting nod to a significant art-historical controversy.
Key facts
- The 2026 Met Gala had controversial co-chairs.
- The theme was described as 'softball'.
- The event included a reference to an art-historical scandal.
- Beyoncé was among those mentioned in the title.
- The Bezoses (Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez) were co-chairs.
- The event is the annual Met Gala fundraiser.
- The reference to 'blood' in the title relates to the scandal.
- The article is from The New Yorker.
Entities
Institutions
- The New Yorker
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Locations
- New York City
- United States