Taylor Swift’s Obsession with Self-Mythologising Makes for Boring Art

Alim Kheraj: Taylor Swift’s obsession with self-mythologising makes for boring art

When Taylor Swift unveiled the music video for her latest single Opalite last week, it was pretty much guaranteed there’d be a few Easter eggs in store. Because when it comes to the world’s biggest pop star, nothing – from her nail polish colour to the jewellery she wears – is a coincidence.

Taylor Swift’s obsession with self-mythologising makes for boring art

Swift is often an exceptional storyteller and a brilliant pop star, which is why the hollow creativity of her ‘Opalite’ music video is so frustrating, argues Alim Kheraj. Her insularity is isolating her, and she no longer feels part of a wider cultural conversation

In “Opalite,” Taylor Swift Has the ‘90s Wardrobe of Our Dreams

See all the fashion moments from Taylor Swift’s “Opalite” music video, including her ’80s Guess vest and her striped Ralph Lauren polo.

Taylor Swift’s self-mythologising turns art into monotony

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Swifties Can't Stop, Won't Stop Comparing Taylor Swift's Opalite Video To An Iconic Friends Scene

After Taylor Swift released her music video for Opalite, fans are comparing one moment in it to an iconic scene from Friends.

Taylor Swift Fans Are Convinced That the Opalite Music Video Features a Major Easter Egg

Taylor Swift Fans Are Convinced That the Opalite Music Video Features a Major Easter Egg