And by using Narcissus as the starting point, I’m asking viewers to reconsider what beauty means, especially when it comes to race and queerness. Ron Norsworthy, “Narcissus and Echo” (2024 ...

Gooden says the theme is both a reflection of the current landscape and a statement that amplifies ... he notes, will echo far beyond the walls of America's largest art museum.

It’s a cultural statement, an act of protest, and, above all, an enduring celebration of individuality. With the 2025 Met Gala theme “Superfine ... doesn’t just echo European sartorial ...