Francesc Planes captures candid photos inside Met Gala 2026
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Updated · Vogue · May 5
Francesc Planes captures candid photos inside Met Gala 2026
5 articles · Updated · Vogue · May 5
The Paris-based photographer documented guests at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art after the carpet and livestream ended, for Vogue’s exclusive inside look.
Attendees visited the new Condé M. Nast Galleries, viewed the spring exhibition “Costume Art”, and attended a garden-inspired dinner at the Temple of Dendur.
The images offer rare access to the gala’s private moments, where interior photography is scarce beyond occasional forbidden bathroom selfies and performances by Sabrina Carpenter and Stevie Knicks.
Beyond Vogue's photos, how was the strict no-phone policy enforced among hundreds of high-profile guests to maintain the event's privacy?
How did the ancient Temple of Dendur's sacred setting influence the exclusive Met Gala dinner and performances held within its walls?
As the 'Costume Art' exhibit champions diverse bodies, does the gala's $75,000 ticket price contradict its inclusive message?