Canvas prints by category - Surrealism

Surrealism in art – irrational and fascinating

The surrealist revolution was without a doubt one of the most ground-breaking events in modern art history. As early as 1924, André Breton wrote the Manifesto of Surrealism, which outlined the foundational ideas of the artistic movement. The artist sought to free his imagination and harness its untamed and unpredictable potential. Since then, the surrealist movement has welcomed many eccentric artists, such as Max Ernst, Hans Arp, René Magritte and the most famous of all, Salvador Dali. You too can introduce the unique aesthetics of surrealism into your home by decorating your living room with surrealist canvas prints. Pick one or several of the mind-bending designs. Which one do you like the most? Is it The Persistence of Memory, The Burning Giraffe, The Elephant Celebes or perhaps The Son of Man?

Surrealist images in modern interior design

Surrealism in art provides many opportunities for unique interior design. Even a single print can completely transform a monothematic living or dining room. A large surrealist image in a decorative frame will definitely grab all your friends’ attention whenever they pay you a visit. The dynamic designs can make any interior feel lighter. They work especially well as the dominating decorative elements, e.g. in a hallway. For minimalistic interiors, we recommend surrealist paintings by René Magritte or Yves Tanguy. The shapes and themes used by those artists are a good match for raw, geometric furniture and accessories, often seen in modern décor. You can also pair the prints with other decorations. Surrealist paintings look stunning next to typographic designs or black-and-white photographs.

Surrealist paintings in classic spaces

Even though surrealist paintings use abstract themes and ideas, they work surprisingly well as decorations in classic interiors. A rustic kitchen decorated with surrealist images will instantly become more intriguing. The same can be said about an office – surrealist art on the walls will allow you to display your aesthetic sense. Although peculiar and sometimes controversial, surrealism is a tried-and-true way to enhance the character of any interior.

Best picks for decorative surrealism in art

Modern art can be a great tool to make your interiors feel more original. Before you choose the most suitable print, you need to first survey available designs. Which surrealist painting is worth considering and which ones should you “invite” into your home?

• The most famous work of surrealist art is Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory, depicting the characteristic melting clocks. A print with this design will capture the very essence of surrealism in a single decoration.

• If you’re looking for something less mainstream, we recommend paintings by René Magritte. These designs are quintessentially surreal in that they reject reality and embrace imagination.

High-quality reproductions of surrealist masterpieces are a safe choice if you’re looking for original and timeless decorations. After all, the phrase “surrealist paintings for sale” still attracts thousands of art collectors to auctions around the world. On the other hand, decorative surrealist prints don’t necessarily have to be inspired by famous artworks. The Myloview store offers a wide selection of images and designs that follow the principles of the artistic movement. In many cases, these modern digital artworks push the ideas of surrealism even further than the well-known artists. Surrealist images offer countless untamed themes, motifs and compositions for the purposes of interior design. The unique combinations of colours and shapes will help you completely revamp any monochromatic hallway, living room or bedroom. Perhaps you can also consider gifting a surrealist print to one of your imaginative friends? Don’t wait! Find your favourite designs now and forever say goodbye to boring or pretentious interior décor!