Posters Pop Up in NYC Over Bezos’ Met Gala Role

Controversy is growing in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, where Jeff Bezos and his wife are leading the event this year. Protest posters have appeared around the Upper East Side, just blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the gala will take place. These signs highlight concerns about Amazon’s business practices, including its contracts with immigration enforcement agencies and treatment of workers.One poster calls out Amazon’s deal with ICE, the agency that handles deportations. Another accuses the company of exploiting employees. The campaign even spread to subway stations, with signs targeting Bezos’ tax avoidance and Amazon’s recent documentary about Melania Trump. The group behind the protest, known for past activism, claims Bezos is using the glamorous event to distract from these issues. While A-list celebrities are expected to attend, New York’s mayor has already said he won’t be there. The backlash isn’t just about Bezos—it’s a broader critique of how wealth and influence shape public perception. The protest suggests some see the Met Gala as more about PR than art.