Guerrilla activists have plastered bright red posters across New York City urging a boycott of the upcoming Met Gala due to Jeff Bezos' sponsorship.

The campaign targets the intersection of high-fashion philanthropy and corporate labor practices. By focusing on the event's co-chair, protesters aim to disrupt the prestige of the gala and draw attention to the business operations of Amazon.

The red posters, which read “Boycott the Bezos Met Gala,” appeared throughout the city in mid-April [1]. The campaign was reported April 17, 2026 [1].

Posters have been sighted on walls and lampposts across various neighborhoods, including Williamsburg [2, 3]. Activists also placed the materials on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art [2].

The group behind the posters criticizes the role of Jeff Bezos as a sponsor of the event. Specifically, the activists said Amazon's alleged worker-exploitation practices are a primary reason for the boycott [3].

Additionally, the posters highlight Amazon's contractual ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE [3]. The activists said these corporate associations are incompatible with the cultural institution of the museum.

Neither Jeff Bezos nor the Metropolitan Museum of Art has issued a public response to the poster campaign as of the reporting date [1]. The gala is scheduled to take place in May.

““Boycott the Bezos Met Gala””

This movement reflects a growing trend of 'philanthropic shaming,' where activists target the sponsors of major cultural institutions to pressure them into distancing themselves from controversial corporate leaders. By leveraging the high visibility of the Met Gala, the group is attempting to link the luxury of the event to the labor conditions of Amazon's workforce.