While print advertisements often feature simple imagery in order to get a message across, these wonderfully artistic ad campaigns are utilizing abstract designs as a way to challenge viewers to look more closely into the design.
While artistic techniques are often associated with works of art held in galleries or museums, advertising agencies are beginning to utilize these visually striking images in their print campaigns as a way to capture and draw in new consumers. These artistic ad campaigns includes the use of serene imagery, abstract shapes and a blend of whimsically vibrant colors, creating a one-of-a-kind advertisement that viewers will surely remember.
From artistic veggie ads to deconstructed motorcycle ads, these artistic campaigns are infusing wonderfully abstract styles and designs into these otherwise ordinary print ads.
29 Playfully Artistic Ad Campaigns
From Dramatically Artistic Hair Ads to Swirling Blender Ads:
Tana Makmanee — Jun 27, 2013 — Marketing
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Double Vision Ads
The Morgan Stanley What if Campaign Addresses Shared Wants
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Dramatically Artistic Hair Ads
The Coiff Your Success Magazine Campaign Showcases Creative Styles
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Artistic Tattoo Ads
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
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Surreal Digital Ads
These Amazing Taylor James Creations Redefine Amazing Marketing
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Artistic Veggie Ads
The MSA Culinary Arts Academy of Istanbul Campaign has Intricately Carved Food
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Artistic Alcohol Ads
Martini's "In the Arms of Elements" Campaign
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Manly Artist Ads
The Helldorado Beer Campaign Shows That the Drink is Handmade
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Surrealist Ads
Dali & Magritte Inspired VW Polo BlueMotion Campaign
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Artistically Blurred Fashion Ads
Giorgio Armani S/S '09 by Mert & Marcus
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Illustrated Crayon Ads
The Caran D’Ache Campaign is an Artistic and Nostalgic Mosaic
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Pinata-Smashing Sneaker Ads
The 'Energie Nice Kicks' Campaign is Vibrantly Destructive
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Artistically Scratched Floor Ads
The Tok & Stok Campaign Urges Against Rearranging Furniture
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Origami Animal Ads
The Earth911 Recycling Campaign Artistically Advocates Environmental Change
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Playfully Artistic Hairstyle Ads
The Coiff Your Success 2 Campaign is Creatively Sculptural
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Champagne-Popping Award Campaigns
The CLIO Awards Ads Feature Hard Work and Intense Celebration
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Exploding Japanese Dish Ads
The Planet Sushi Campaign is an Adventure for Tastebuds
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Deconstructed Motorcycle Ads
'Build Yours' Print Ad for Harley Davidson by Brock Davis
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Artsy Drunk Driving Ads
CADD Ads Show Fatal Crashes Through Artistic Perspective
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Artistic Cleaning Campaigns
The Sopalin 2011 Ads Focuses on Paper Towel Paintings
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Heartfelt Campaigns
The Vodafone New Zealand Foundation Ads Ask for Pieces of You
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Collage-Like Audio Ads
The Hi-Fi Klubben Campaign Captures Music in Visual Art
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Swirling Blender Ads
The La Curacao Campaign Showcases the Appliance's Artistic Abilities
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Light Shadow Liquor Ads
Simon Schubert Absolut Poster Shows a Vision of Purity
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Artistic Watch Campaigns
Swatch and Paul Graves Team Up for a Vibrant Series of Print Ads
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Kaleidoscopic Braid Ads
The Schwarzkopf Palette Campaigns Shows Hair Can Be a Person's Canvas
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Scrawled Art Gallery Ads
This Colsubsidio Children's Museum Campaign Features Amateur Work
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Trashy Shadow Art Ads
The Iluminar Campaign Shows How Light Can Transform Objects
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Artistic Surgical Marking Ads
The Herzlia Medical Center Campaign Advocates Plastic Surgery
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Collage Cuisine Campaigns
Indulge in Artistic Meals with the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore Ads
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The Cepera Extra Strong Pepper Sauce Campaign is Extremely Hot
Friendly Gibe Ads
The Renault Red Is Dead Campaign Revels in Beating Ferrari at Formula One
Adventurous Auto Propaganda Ads
The Land Rover Defender 2012 Campaign is Manly
Watercolor Makeup Ads
The L’Officiel III Beauty Salon Campaign Showcases Streaking Mascara
Cycle-Breaking Poster Ads
The Anthony Burrill for Circus Festival Campaign Addresses a Tough Crowd
Dramatically Dewy Ads
The Moody & Farrel SS13 Campaign Showcases Hand Woven Hats
Child-Frightening Toy Ads
The Limited Edition Collectible Toys Campaign is Not Geared Towards Kids
Nude Politician Ads
The Vanguardia Magazine Campaign Advocates 'The Naked Truth'
Imaginative Baby Ads
The Cam Il Mondo Del Bambino Campaign Looks the Through Eyes of Chidren
Human Shearing Ads
The Uniform Jeans Verano Esquilate Campaign Sheds Fur for Summer
Zoomed-In Predator Ads
The Canon 400mm F2.8l IS II Lens Campaign Gets Up Close and Personal
Touching Morning Treat Ads
The Dunkin' Donut Coffee Shop Campaign is Adventurously Sketched
Compressed Object Ads
The Honda 'Everything Fits Easier' Campaign Promotes Its Spacious Trunk
Premature Attendance Ads
The Durex Coming Early? Campaign is Hilariously Clever
Thumbprint Bear Portraits
The Coca-Cola Arctic Home Campaign Promotes Donations by Texts
Supersized Sand Sculptures
JOOheng Tan Creates an Amazing Art Installation for Omo Promotion
Innuendo-Infused Ads
Intimate Wipes from Playtex are Publicized Subtly
Inflight Complainer Ads
The Ryanair Campaign Tells Cheap Whiners to 'Shut the F*ck Up'
Divinely Happy Pup Ads
The Pet Paradise Dog Spa Course Campaign is Enthusiastically Endearing
Logo Tattoo Ads
The Saatchi & Saatchi Lovemarks Campaign Relies on Emotion Not Reason
Artistic Veggie Ads
The MSA Culinary Arts Academy of Istanbul Campaign has Intricately Carved Food
Sensual Needle Ads
The Nirlife Oneuse Disposable Syringes Campaign Shows Another Cause of HIV
Comic-Inspired Zit Ads
The Clearasil Tough on Pimples Campaign is Youthful and Nostalgic
Manly Artist Ads
The Helldorado Beer Campaign Shows That the Drink is Handmade
Resurrected Clothing Ads
The Coloria Fabric Dye Born Again Campaign Promotes Renewed Vibrancy
Melodious Visitor Campaigns
The Panasonic Musical Doorbells Ad Introduces Guests with a Flair
Inky Music Icon Ads
The DCS Audiophile Equipment Campaign Urges People to 'Save the Music'
Office Supply Addiction Ads
The Staples A Workaholic's Weakness Campaign Portrays an Obsession
Dual Face Ads
The 2012 International Day of Peace Campaign is Filled With Illusions
Perforated Musical Poster Ads
The New York City Opera 2013 Campaign is Vibrantly Modern
Luxe Origami Lottery Ads
The Lotto 'What Would You Do?' Campaign is Happily Surreal
Wrung-Out Shirt Ads
The Airsana Dehumidifiers by Henkel Campaign Squeezes Out Moisture
Transforming Vehicle Ads
The Febreze Car Campaign Morphs Smelly Transporters into Pleasant Ones
Iconic Baby Music Ads
The Parque Recreio Kids Campaign Features Toy Versions of Musicians
Wrinkled Time-Passing Ads
The Mapfre Insurance Pension Plans Campaign Urges Smart Future Planning
Literal Hand-Packed Ads
The Office Depot Bubble Roll Campaign Promotes Protective Packaging
Iconic Maze Head Ads
The Academia de Ideias Ad Campaign Promotes "Challenges For Your Brain"
Anatomical Accident Ads
Driving Awareness Spain's Print Ads Have Microscopic Cars Crashing Fatally
Imprisoning Technology Ads
The 'Jailhouses Go Outside' Campaign Depicts the Dangers of Devices
Team-Building Mobile Ads
The Vodafone One Net Campaign is Hilariously Huddled
Tribal Soft Drink Ads
The Blue 'Taste of Angola' Campaign is Colorful and Exotic
Special Moment Ads
The Master Lock Campaign Urges “Use a Number You’ll Never Forget
Stimulated Roller Coaster Ads
The Foundation Against Drug Consumption Campaign is Scary
Musician Mash-Up Family Ads
The Mundo Livre FM Campaign Consists of Music Icon Portraits
Bubble-Wrapped Food Ads
The Pao de Acucar Campaign Promotes Save Grocery Deliveries
Real Life Gamer Ads
The PlayStation Latin America Campaign Makes Life Playful and Epic
Foosball Diorama Ads
The Goodyear Control Your Car Campaign Depicts Driving as a Game
Bruised Eye Ads
The Nod and a Wink Campaign Asks "Need a Sports Bra?"
Tool-Painted Hand Ads
The Practimac Free Tools Furniture Campaign is Fun and Informative
Mind Maze Ads
The Inlingua Language School Campaign Promotes Faster Translations
Fashionably Crowned Celeb Ads
The Sunday Times Style Best Dressed List Campaign is Aristocratic
Giant Mogul Ads
The Sunday Times Rich List Campaign Features Towering Wealthy People
Foamy Clerical Collar Ads
The Church End Brewery 'World's End' Campaign is Very Priestly
Animalistic Denim Ads
The Uranium Jeans Campaign Promotes Its Wild Side
Competitive Drinking Ads
The Gallop Spirt of Sport Campaign is Athletically Alcoholic
Time-Lapsed Iconic Figure Ads
The Universidad del Valle de Guatemela Campaign Includes Einstein
Human Tire Ads
The Subtract Keep the Dog Away Campaign Shoos Pets Away from Cars
Hole-Punched Donation Campaigns
Hemorio's Blood Donation Campaign Showcases a Newspaper with Holes
Thinking Furniture Ads
The IO Design Interior Fabrics Campaign Features Colorful Thought Bubbles
Element-Strung Word Ads
The LavkaLavka Food Made By Nature Campaign is Clever and Simple
Fresh Processed Food Ads
The Dallas Farmers Market Campaign Transforms Burgers into Vegetables
Corrected Comic Strip Ads
The Paper Mate Liquid Paper Campaign Corrects Written Blunders
Brick-Blending Woman Ads
The UOL Fashion Campaign Advocates Standing Out From the Crowd
Liquid Cuff Ads
The Utah Department of Highway Safety Campaign Urges Sober Driving
Profane Adhesive Ads
Send a Simple Yet Powerful Message with Scripti Notes
Dusty Discount Ads
The Ponteio Past Collection Sale Campaign is Cleverly Simple and Creative
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Ads
The 'Baby Can Wait' Campaign Warns Against Unprotected Sex
Heart-Clogging Print Campaigns
The World Health Day Ad Presents a Heart Bursting from Gluttony
Blocked Faucet Ads
The Estado de Minas Newspaper Promotes 'World Water Day'
Interrupted Intimacy Ads
The Panasonic Musical Doorbells Campaign Makes Disturbances Romantic
Bokeh-Inspired Auto Ads
The Mercedes Night View Assist Campaign Focuses on a Photo Effect
Blunt Cautionary Driving Ads
The 'Parents of Road Victims' Campaign Reads "Don't Text and Die"
Mouth-Covering Mustache Ads
The Swiss Smile Dental Clinic Campaign Urges "Stop Hiding Your Teeth"
Insect Typography Ads
Kolner Zoo's The Great Anteater is Coming Campaign is Doomed
Embarrassing Ensemble Ads
The LG No Clothesline Campaign Gives Laundry Day a Whole New Look
Angelic Donor Ads
The Centraide of Greater Montreal Campaign Shows 'Donating is Uplifting'
Two-Headed Reptile Ads
The 3M Scotch Double-Sided Tape Campaign is 'Sticky on Both Sides'
Realistic Faux Animal Ads
The IM Leather Paper Campaign Promotes a Textured Stationary Product
Delicious Motion Blur Ads
The Simply Fast Food Campaign Depicts How Quick Deliveries Are
Champagne-Popping Award Campaigns
The CLIO Awards Ads Feature Hard Work and Intense Celebration
Fearless Child Ads
The Kokoda Insect Repellent for Kids Campaign Embraces Mosquitos and Wasps
Language of Love Ads
The Wise Up English School Campaign Helps Translates Feelings
Paint Chip Furniture Ads
The Histor Paint Campaign Features Simple Colorful Dioramas
Glossy Mag Mane Ads
The Estetica Magazine Campaign Promotes a Hair Designer's Tool
Stethoscope Radio Ads
The Africa Health Placements Campaign is Meant to be Heard by Doctors Only
Skin-Decaying Nature Ads
Ouro Azul Reminds People That Our Survival Depends on Water
Careless Scratching Ads
The Itchguard Cream Campaign Urges Men to Use Minds Not Hands
American Leader Atheneum Ads
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Campaign is Illustrative
Spill-Proof Towel Campaigns
These SPA Cponge Cloth Ads Conquer All Kitchen Messes
Futuristic Face Paint Ads
The Wrong Weather Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign Shows Modern Minimalism
Quirky Brainstorming Campaigns
The 'Bic Idea' Ads Illustrate the Creativity of a Ballpoint Pen
Squeezed Head Ads
The Sour Lemon Candy Campaign Revolves Around Super Puckered Faces
Profane Correction Campaigns
The Americans for Grammar Ads Illustrate the Importance of Spelling
Undead Toy Donation Campaigns
These Toy Donation Ads Feature Playthings Coming Back from the Dead
Picture-Repairing Adhesive Ads
The Scotch Crystal Tape Campaign Promotes Its 100% Transparency
Molecular Addiction Ads
The Crenvi Casa de Recuperacao Nova Vida Campaign Speaks to Drug Users
Impossibly Roomy Bags
The Wildcraft Ad Campaign Illustrates How 'Everything Fits In'
Mismatched Couple Ads
The Orion Medical Campaign Shows Significant Rise of Libido for Older Men
Communal Bacteria Ads
The Siribuncha Instant Hand Sanitizer Campaign Reminds You to Stay Clean
Toilet Tribute Ads
The Wadih Jreissati and Sons Campaign is a Homage to Bathrooms
Gorilla-Grade Hardware Ads
The Spit Extra Strong Fixings Campaign is Powerfully Reliable
Pencil-Thin Produce Ads
The Tramontina Knife Campaign Promotes Its Product's Sharpness
Toucan-Inspired Ads
The Shoppyland Schonbuhl Campaign Focuses on All-Year-Round Shopping
Neon Electric Fashion Shorts
The Tod's Fall 2012 Rave-Induced Ad Campaign is Futuristic
Awkwardly Bearded Hockey Ads
Visa Playoff Beard Campaign Integrates Fans in the NHL 2012 Season
Creepy Faceless Ads
The Young Lions Brazil 2013 Campaign Features Scrunched Up Expressions
Insect Persecution Ads
The Vape Super KO2 Campaign is Inspired by the Death Penalty
Personified Dirt Floor Ads
The World Water Day 2013 Campaign Brings Awareness to Freshwater Needs
Bizarre Newspaper Ads
The Metro Everyday Nonsense Campaign Explains Strange Situations
Decieving Neon Sign Ads
The Victimes & Citoyens Campaign Directs People to the Wrong Place
Literate Landscape Auto Ads
The Land Rover Meet Interesting Places Campaign is Intellectual
Instant Relaxation Campaigns
The Tulip Bali Spa Ads Depict Tranquility Despite Busy Lifestyles
Screaming Cellular Campaigns
The Jinshan Battery Doctor Ads Capture the Necessity of a Phone
Bite-Back Insect Ads
The Baygon Bug Spray Campaign Urges People to "Treat Them as They Treat You"
Ice Cream Instagram Ads
The Ben & Jerry's Capture Euphoria Campaign Relies on Social Media
Upside-Down Face Ads
The Global Security Systems Campaign Reveals Hilarious Deception
Eco-Conscious Book Campaigns
These Libreria Norma Ads Feature Adam and Eve in the Modern World
Interactive Mayoral Campaigns
The Let's All Be Mayor Campaign Gets Gamers to Vote on SimCity Fates
High-Powered Energy Campaigns
The Eveready Heavy Duty Battery Ads Feature Power Plants
Spinning Perspective Ads
The Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC Campaign Depicts Being Out of Control
Imaginative Braille Ads
This Comeco de Vida Campaign Brings Life to Classic Literary Characters