Parsons Cancels Galliano Workshop

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."

Petition Started to Stop Galliano From Teaching at Parsons

John Galliano who is currently "unemployed" and still in the midst of a lawsuit with his former employers Galliano and Dior (the companies) stemming from anti-Semitic remarks made in a Paris cafe last year was recently taken on by Parson, a top design school, to teach a three day workshop called, "Show Me Emotion". 

Parsons said the workshop "will be a dynamic and intimate opportunity for our students to learn from an immensely talented designer" and then goes on to address his past behavior saying, "We believe that over the past two years Galliano has demonstrated a serious intent to make amends for his past actions."