# Surrealist Art Eateries The Cafe Dali by Annvil Embraces Perception-Warping Designs By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-dali References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/cafe-dali-by-annvil) & [annvil.lv](http://www.annvil.lv/) Located in the heart of Spikeri, Riga’s creative quarter, the [Cafe Dali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo) by design studio Annvil pays homage to the [surrealism art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard). Inspired by Salvador Dali’s works, the cafe features an interior design that plays with the perception of its visitors. Latvian interior designer Anna Butele of Annvil highlighted unique shapes and symbols associated with the artist when reinventing this hospitality space. “With an industrial aesthetic, Riga’s former warehouse district has a distinct artistic, if not eccentric vibe, and this Dali-inspired cafe fits in perfectly”. Cafe Dali’s central focus is its eye-adorned bar which features curved and floating design details. The cafe’s walls are textured and are displayed in a palette of blue and gold tones that are a reference to Dali’s favorite colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealist-inspired Interiors:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate surrealism art movement in their designs, offering unique and creative spaces for hospitality and other industries. - **Perception-warping Design:** Designers can create spaces that challenge visitors' perceptions, offering an engaging and memorable experience for customers in various industries. - **Art-inspired Hospitality Spaces:** Creating cafe, restaurants, and other hospitality spaces that are inspired by art provides a unique selling point and memorable experience to customers. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take inspiration from the surrealist art movement and create unique designs for various industries, including hospitality, retail, and residential spaces. - **Hospitality:** The use of surrealism-inspired designs can create memorable experiences for customers, increasing foot traffic and customer satisfaction in cafes, restaurants, and hotels. - **Tourism:** Surrealist-inspired hospitality spaces can become tourist attractions, increasing tourism revenue in cities and towns that have cafes, hotels, or other attractions that are inspired by artists or art movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Artistic Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Adorably Artful Polish Bistros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polish-bistro.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md)