From Raja Ravi Varma, Van Gogh to Venus de Milo: Iconic art references that dominated the Met Gala 2026 carpet

From Raja Ravi Varma to Van Gogh, celebrities turned iconic paintings, sculptures and cultural symbols into dramatic high-fashion Met Gala moments.

Published on May 06, 2026 01:18 pm IST 9 Photos
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Karan Johar turned heads at the Met Gala in a stunning ensemble by Manish Malhotra, drawing inspiration from the timeless art of Raja Ravi Varma.(Instagram)

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Anok Yai stunned at the Met Gala in a dramatic Balenciaga look inspired by “Mater Dolorosa."(Instagram)

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Heidi Klum attended the Met Gala in an ethereal look inspired by Raffaelle Monti’s 1846 sculpture “Veiled Vestal."(Instagram)

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SZA wore a custom Bode look inspired by Oxum, the Yoruba goddess associated with beauty, love, and femininity,(Instagram)

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Kylie Jenner turned heads at the Met Gala in a sculptural Schiaparelli ensemble inspired by the iconic “Venus de Milo."(Instagram)

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