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, by Friedrich Heyser (circa 1900), closely resembles a scene in the music video. Museum Wiesbaden described the attention as a "shock" and said it is having an "absolute Ophelia run."
The German museum has introduced special guided tours in response to the surge.
Swift's team has not confirmed any connection to the painting or a visit to the museum. The museum is experiencing a sharp rise in visitors after fans identified the painting that appears to match the opening shot of Swift's music video.
Author's summary: Taylor Swift's music video sparks museum visit surge.