Pro-Palestine protesters arrested outside Met Gala

Ironically, the Met Gala theme this year was the “Garden of Time” – a reference to the JG Ballard story which centres around a wealthy couple who take refuge in their extravagant home and garden while the poor masses riot outside.

According to the Guardian, some protestors claimed it was their intention to crash the Met Gala, while others said they were unaware the event was taking place.

According to the New York Times, several protestors were arrested by the NYPD outside the gala. Others continued towards the Plaza Hotel and gradually dispersed.