Meret Oppenheim passes away in Basel, Switzerland.
On 15 November 1985, the art world mourned the loss of Meret Oppenheim, who passed away in Basel, Switzerland, at the age of 72. Her death marked the end of a vibrant and influential career, yet her legacy lived on through her art, which continued to inspire new generations of artists and art enthusiasts. Her contributions to the Surrealist movement and her innovative use of everyday items in art remain defining aspects of her enduring influence in the art world.