These surrealistic ads show that incorporating fantasy into your advertising strategy can give you a strategic advantage due to its incredibly artistic and creative nature and make any audience keen to view your ads.
From Surreal Skydiving Commercials powerfully promoting the experience of human flight to TBWA's futuristic vodka ads, pieces in this collection capture the effectiveness of surrealism in advertising and encourages marketers and advertising agencies to follow the powerful pattern. Those who have already embraced surrealistic ads, like Romain Laurent, Yeva Babayan, and Armands Leitis Ad Agency, are on the cutting edge of innovation.
Embraced in everything from fashion and chocolate to sports and investments, surrealistic ads are the way to go when looking to differentiate a company.
22 Surrealistic Ads
A Powerful Ad Technique from Gravity-Defying Ads to Surreal Ad Photography:
Wesley Grant — Apr 22, 2011 — Marketing
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Surreal Ad Photography
'Pickpockets' by Romain Laurent
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Futuristic Surrealism Vodka Ads
Absolut World
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Dark Ad Distortions
Valerija Ilchuk Creates Creepy Collage Art
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Mediterranean Themed Fashion Ads
Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2008
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Surrealist Fashion Advertising
The 'Viva Vena' Video Provokes Intrigue in the Vena Cava Line
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Getting Intimate With Insects
Filigranes Bookstore Uses Sex With Cockroaches To Sell Books
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Sexist Ads
Pretty Women as Shoe Brushes
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Illustrated Fashion Ads
Let Them Eat (Juicy) Couture!
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Creative Ad Critiques
Surreal Fashion Photography
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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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Surreal Digital Ads
These Amazing Taylor James Creations Redefine Amazing Marketing
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Dark Surrealistic Ads
Diesel Spring Summer 2009 Campaign
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Kitten Croissant Ads
Lifebuoy Soap Reminds Us That 'You Eat What You Touch'
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Surreal Skydiving Commercials
'Experience Human Flight' is a Stunning View of an Extreme Activity
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Surrealist Ads
Dali & Magritte Inspired VW Polo BlueMotion Campaign
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Surreal Coffee Ads
Folgers Clears Up Complicated Mornings
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Surreal Investment Ads
AE Investimentos Print Campaign Uses Dali Creations
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Epic Sports Ads
The Eurosport TV Commercials Will Get Your Heart Racing and Your Palms Sweaty
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Blossoming Perfume Campaigns
The Rihanna Reb'l Fleur Commercial is Frilly and Feathery
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Surreal Technicolour Ads
Dreamscape in Target's Colour Campaign is Bright and Beautiful
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Flowing Chocolate Ads
Cadbury Flake 'Unfold' is a Beautiful Peaceful Commercial
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