Meret Oppenheim (Der Künstler verweigert die Milch seiner Muse

(Der Künstlerverweigert die Milch seiner Muse) (1999) references the legendary Surrealist artist Meret Oppenheim — best known for herfur-covered teacup, spoon, and plate (1933) — and the German phrase "Theartist refuses the milk of his muse."

Oppenheim (1913–1985) was one of the most importantwomen artists of the 20th century, associated with the Surrealist movement. Herwork challenged rationalist assumptions about art, gender, and sexualitythrough objects that were simultaneously familiar and strange.

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