She is awarded the Culture Prize of Basel-Stadt for her artistic achievements.
On 24 January 1975, Meret Oppenheim received the Culture Prize of Basel-Stadt, an honor recognizing her extensive contributions to the art world, particularly as a leading surrealist. This prize celebrated Oppenheim’s pioneering efforts in expanding the horizons of art with her visionary concepts and use of materials. By conferring this award, Basel-Stadt acknowledged her as an iconoclastic artist whose works continuously inspired both peers and future generations.