Andrew Bolton

Andrew Bolton is the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is the individual responsible for conceptualizing and organizing the museum's highly anticipated annual fashion exhibitions. Bolton is currently newsworthy due to the upcoming Met Gala and exhibition focusing on the controversial designer John Galliano. This exhibition, titled 'Gala by Galliano,' is set to explore Galliano's significant contributions to fashion alongside the controversies that led to his downfall. The Met's decision to spotlight Galliano has generated discussion, highlighting Bolton's role in curating exhibitions that often engage with complex and sometimes contentious aspects of fashion history. His work ensures the Costume Institute remains a prominent platform for showcasing fashion as a significant art form, drawing parallels to the display of other major cultural artifacts within the museum.