May 2026 Met Gala

By: Bill Allen

The annual Met Gala fundraiser did not disappoint, this year's theme being "Costume Art". The event was co chaired by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Anna Wintour amongst others.

This year's theme welcomed guests to express their love of fashion by embodying art, and the stars came showcasing their unique style and glam.

Held annually to benefit the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, the gala sets the tone for the institute’s spring exhibition. This year’s exhibit, also titled “Costume Art,” centers on the concept of the “dressed body,” pairing garments with works of art to explore the relationship between clothing and the human form.

While the gala itself is invitation-only, the exhibition is open to the public, now until January 10, 2027, you can still the exhibit.

"Costume Art is the inaugural exhibition in the new, nearly 12,000-square-foot galleries adjacent to the Great Hall. This space will display The Costume Institute’s annual spring show and, at times, shows from the Museum’s other curatorial departments, including those that explore the intersection of fashion and art."