Exploring how fashion intertwines with art: Met Gala 2026 ‘Costume Art’ theme revealed | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJocelyn NoveckMonday 17 November 2025 19:02 GMTHottest couples at Met Gala 2023The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that the Met Gala's 2026 theme will be "Costume Art," aiming to connect garments with objects from across the museum's collections.The exhibition, opening to the public on May 10, 2026, and running until January 10, 2027, will explore how fashion intertwines with various art forms.It will be housed in a new 12,000-square-foot gallery space, the Conde M. Nast galleries, located off the museum's Great Hall.Curated by Andrew Bolton, the show will be organised thematically by different body types, including the "Naked Body" and the "Pregnant Body", pairing fashion with diverse artworks.Max Hollein, CEO and director of the Met, hopes the exhibit will demonstrate fashion's integral role in art history and improve the visitor experience by providing a dedicated space.In fullMet Gala announces 2026 theme: Everything you need to know about ‘Costume Art’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in