"When I first got an email from the Met Gala's curator, I didn't believe it was real. I thought, 'Does ChatGPT talk like this?' It felt surreal."
"The Met Gala is a star-studded annual fundraiser that brings in tens of millions of dollars for the Costume Institute, which preserves over 33,000 fashion objects."
"Seeing my work in the exhibition was transformative. It reflects not just one person but multiple perspectives, changing how the space is experienced."
Samar Hejazi received an unexpected email from the Met Gala's curator, leading to a collaboration for the 2026 event. Known for her diverse artistic skills, Hejazi is creating bespoke mannequins for the gala's theme of 'costume art.' The event is a major fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Hejazi described the experience of preparing for the gala as a stark contrast to her usual solitary artistic process, highlighting the excitement and nerves of meeting influential figures in the art world.
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