Parsons the New School for Design has cancelled the previously announced workshop taught by the controversial designer, John Galliano, who last year was found guilty of making anti-Semetic comments. The school issued a statement explaining the circumstances that led them to cancel:
"An important element of the planned workshop with John Galliano was a candid conversation about the connection between his professional work and his actions in the world at large. Unfortunately, we could not reach consensus with Mr. Galliano on the conditions of this conversation, and the program could not move forward."
It does not appear that the school's decision was based on public backlash or the online petition which since has over 2,000 signatures.
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