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Swifties gather in German museum to see painting that inspired Taylor Swift’s latest hit

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ was inspired by a character in William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet.

Published: 7:12pm, 3 Nov 2025Updated: 5:07pm, 4 Nov 2025

The Museum Wiesbaden in Germany has been an unusual gathering place for Taylor Swift fans. The pop star’s latest hit, “The fate of Ophelia”, released on October 6, 2025, is thought to have been inspired in part by Friedrich Heyse’s painting Ophelia. The work is on exhibit at the museum, drawing Swifties from around the world to check out the real painting.

Swifties gather in German museum to see painting that inspired Taylor Swift’s latest hit

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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ was inspired by a character in William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet.