# Surrealist Editorials Genlux Magazine Images Inspired by the Art of Rene Magritte By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-editorials-genlux-magazine-inspired-by-rene-magritte References: [wickedhalo.blogspot](http://wickedhalo.blogspot.com/2009/01/bringing-art-to-life-pt-iv-magritte-in.html) & [genlux](http://www.genlux.com/) The iconic paintings by [masters of Surrealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) such as Gustave Klimt and [Salvador Dali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify) have provided countless inspiration for [magazine editorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine) and adverts. Images inspired by another master of Surrealism, Rene Magritte, have grabbed the spotlight once again in the Winter issue of Beverly Hills-based Genlux Magazine. These exquisite images come from a Genlux Magazine editorial called “Sir Realist” which was shot by Andrew Matusik using some of Magritte’s iconic paintings such as “the Son of Man." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surrealist Advertising:** Ad campaigns will tap into the dream-like quality of surrealist art to create attention-grabbing visuals and messaging. - **Art-inspired Editorials:** Magazine editorial teams will borrow from the art world to create evocative, awe-inspiring visual spreads. - **Iconic Art Resurgence:** Fine art, particularly that of well-known artists like Magritte, will see a renewed interest as it is reimagined in advertising and editorials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Apparel companies will tap into the surrealism trend to create fashion and accessory lines with truly unique, art-inspired designs. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketers and ad agencies will find ways to incorporate the surrealism trend into their campaigns, from print ads to social media videos. - **Art & Design:** Artists and designers will leverage the renewed interest in iconic art to create new pieces and styles that capture the surrealism aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Ad Creation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magritte.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Surrealist Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify.md)