Meret Oppenheim

Meret Oppenheim was a Swiss artist and sculptor, renowned for her pioneering work in Surrealism. Born in 1913, she is best known for creating provocative, imaginative pieces that explore subconscious themes and challenge perceptions. Her most famous work, "Object" (1936), is a fur-covered teacup and saucer, combining everyday items with unexpected materials to evoke surprise and curiosity. Oppenheim's art blurs boundaries between reality and fantasy, prompting viewers to reconsider ordinary objects' meaning and function. Her innovative approach and explorations of femininity and identity have made her a significant figure in 20th-century art.