Taylor Swift Fans Flood German Museum Over Viral Painting
A German museum in Wiesbaden has seen a surge in visitors after fans linked a painting to Taylor Swift's "The Fate of Ophelia" music video.
The painting, created by Friedrich Heyser around 1900, bears a striking resemblance to a scene in the music video.
Museum Wiesbaden described the attention as a "shock" and said it is having an "absolute Ophelia run."
In response to the increased interest, the museum has introduced special guided tours.
Notably, Taylor Swift's team has not confirmed any connection to the painting or a visit to the museum.
The museum's experience is a result of fans identifying the painting as matching the opening shot of Swift's music video for "The Fate of Ophelia."
Author's Summary
Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see painting tied to her music video.