Artist Tschabalala Self will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala, marking her first attendance at the event, which launches the Costume Institute's new exhibition “Costume Art.” She collaborated with designer Brandon Blackwood, a friend, to create her gown and style her look for the evening.
This moment highlights the growing intersection between contemporary visual art and high fashion, with Self's role as co-chair underscoring how artists are increasingly central to major cultural events like the Met Gala. It also spotlights Blackwood's rising profile in the fashion world through a high-profile artistic partnership.