Taylor Swift’s obsession with self-mythologising makes for boring art
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February 8, 2026
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
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