These surrealist ad examples range from psychedelic fashion catalogs to artist homage editorials that play with the perception of their viewer.
Challenging one's perceptions of reality, these imaginative ads pay tribute to the art of greats like Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte. While the artists introduced something new and dynamic in their day, their iconic imagery lives on through these surrealist ad examples.
Surrealist ad imagery is not only a staple for fashion brands but is also used to sell cars and men's shaving equipment. Both artistic and unexpected, these advertisements experiment with bold visuals and ensure that viewers are captivated.
Often whimsical, the campaigns prove that bright colors and bold graphics are a winning combinations when appealing to today's visually stimulated consumer.
40 Surrealist Ad Campaigns
From Psychedelic Surrealism Catalogs to Artist Homage Advertorials:
Jana Pijak — Dec 11, 2014 — Marketing
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Surrealist Foodvertising
Jean-Louis Von Dardel's Odd Objects Get the Message Across
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Illusionary Sportswear Ads
The Insight Autumn 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Surrealism
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Surreal Submerged Fashion Ads
The Wonderland Couture by Feline Blush Campaign is Magical
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Retro Hair-Raising Lookbooks
Fashion Label Monki Presents its Spring 2011 Lookbook
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Surreal Office-Inspired Fashion Ads
The Lily China Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Barbara Palvin
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Surreal Manscaping Ads
The Art of Shaving Campaign Promotes Its Latest Body Grooming Kit
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Mexican Maven Fashion
The BellJar Spring 2012 Lookbook is Inspired by Frida Kahlo
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Surrealist Fashion Advertising
The 'Viva Vena' Video Provokes Intrigue in the Vena Cava Line
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Surrealist Accessory Catalogs
The SMITH/GREY Bulls and Roses Collection is Ornate and Animalistic
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Gagafied Car Editorials
The 'Another Day, Another Adventure' for Mini Cooper Editorial is Dynamic
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Surrealist Couture Campaigns
The Luisa Via Roma Home Campaign is Barbie-Inspired
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Trippy Author Advertisements
Hunter S. Thomson-Inspired Advertisement for Good Books is a Trip
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Romantic Otherworldly Ads
The Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Zuzanna Bijoch
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Conceptual Surrealism Campaigns
The Kenzo Fall/winter 2013/2014 Advertorial is Artfully Conceived
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Surrealist Sunglasses Ads
The Prada Minimal-Baroque Catalog is Illustrated and Intriguing
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Gravity-Defying Ads
‘This is a Crazy World' Turns Reality Upside-Down
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Whimsical Holiday Ads
The Latest Tiffany Christmas Campaign Celebrates the Festive Season
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Modern Surrealism Catalogs
Gustaaf Wassink Fronts Carven's Latest Menswear Lookbook
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Dark Surrealistic Ads
Diesel Spring Summer 2009 Campaign
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Psychedelic Surrealism Catalogs
Romance Was Born's Tripsy Gypsy Collection Graces Oyster Magazine
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Surreal Collage Fashion Ads
The T-Galleria 2014 Campaign Stars a Vibrant Karen Elson
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Surrealist Eyewear Ads
The Kenzo Accessories Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign is Artfully Bold
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Scintillating Celeb Sites
The Official Jim Carrey Website is Wierd and Wonderful
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Iconically Collaged Catalogs
The IMG FW12 NYFW Show Package is a Chromatic Work of Art
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Surrealist Activewear Campaigns
These RIG Utility Clothing Advertisements are Fantastical
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Surrealist Ads
Dali & Magritte Inspired VW Polo BlueMotion Campaign
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Surrealistic Fashion Birds
Gaby Herbstein's Aves Del Paraiso
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Personified Cigarettes
Smoking Surrealist Art
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Surrealist Alcohol Labels
Sipsmith's Eerie Birdhead Packaging Lures Label-Lovers
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Futuristic Fashion Films
The Prada Real Fantasies Fall Winter 2012 Video is Avant-Grade
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Surreal Sweetheart Ads
The Sonimagfoto & Multimedia Photolovers Campaign is Bizarrely Amorous
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Galactic Collage Catalogs
The MARILYINMANBOOBS Collection 2 Lookbook is Eccentrically Ornate
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Surreally Morphing Fashion Ads
Hermès' Metamorphosis Ad Quirkily Shows Off Its Products
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Surrealist Stocking Campaigns
Da-Sein Socks Provides Wearable Art for the Feet
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Electrifying Fashion Ads
The Kenzo Fall 2012 Campaign is Fierce and Playful
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Obscure Culinary Combos
The Etenschap Series Creatively Combines Incongruous Ingredients
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Surrealist Graphic Branding
Stunning Randall Church Pixel TV Images
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Pop Art Beer Branding
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Employee Fragrance Campaigns
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Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Lazy Cereal Campaigns
SURREAL Cereal Cheekily Pokes Fun at New Year's Resolutions
Celebrity-Spotlighting Menswear Campaigns
BTS member Suga Stars in Valentino's Latest Campaign
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Artist-Focused Luxury Exhibits
Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama Debut an Art Experience in Hong Kong
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Psychedelia-Inspired Footwear Models
Aries & Clarks Originals Releases Two Psychedelic Shoe Models
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Travel-inspired Sophisticated Fashion Collections
Lemaire Debuts the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Celebratory Artist-Created NFTs
The NARS Campaign, Dubbed Orgasm, Activated, Launched on July 31st
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Sporty Visual Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Sporty Campaign Series
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Couture Beauty Campaigns
The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns
Saint Laurent and Diana Ross Tease a Partnership
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Floral Actor-Backed Fragrances
LOEWE Taps Multiple Actors to Promote its 'Aire Anthesis' Fragrance
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
Hotel Riomar Launches a New Design with Bright Contrasts
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Slick Architect-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The New Norse Projects Campaign Celebrates Delivery 2
Musician-Fronted Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Jacquemus Launched a Campaign Featuring Bad Bunny
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Changemaker Beauty Campaigns
This Lil Nas x YSL Beauté Campaign Champions Bold Self-Expression
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Modern-Day Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Invites Gisele Bündchen for 'Horizons Never End'
Reinvigorated Cognac Campaigns
Larsen Cognac Challenges Traditional Images & Outdated Views
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
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AI Fashion Photography
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Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Museum-Inspired Artful Cosmetics
The Lancôme x Louvre Collection Honors Classic Artwork
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
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Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Opulent Floral Sleepwear
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Artisanally Crafted Futuristic Eyewear
Thierry Lasry Presents a Collection of Futuristic Frames
Spray Can Fragrances
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Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
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Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
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Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
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Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
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Empowering Car Ads
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Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
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Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
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Spooky Street Ad Experiences
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Summer-Inspired Vibrant Streetwear
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Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
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Nautical-Themed Streetwear Campaigns
KENZO Presents its New SS23 Collection in a Bright Campaign
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Generative AI Beverage Ads
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