Art & Design,Visual ArtJUL 31, 2025

This Dutch Street Artist Surprises People With His Humorous And Subtle Take On Public Spaces (45 New Pics)

If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Amsterdam and thought you spotted a cartoon character clinging to a lamppost, you probably just crossed paths with the work of Frank de Ruwe, aka "Frankey.”

This inventive street artist is known for turning the city into his personal playground, using clever, quirky installations to breathe life into the everyday. From sneaky visual jokes to heartwarming nods to pop culture, Frankey’s creations aren’t just art but also surprises waiting to be discovered.

Scroll down to explore some of his most recent works and see how he’s once again made the streets of various cities a little more delightful.

#1 My Precious 2, Cité Berryer, Paris

#2 Sunbathman, Nudist Beach, Zandvoort

#3 Wall-E, Wall Street, New York City

#4 Bullfighter, Charging Bull, Bowling Green, New York City

#5 Obelix, Colosseum, Rome

#6 Roller Coaster, Asterweg

#7 Benney, Prinsengracht

#8 Superpush, Paal 69 - South Beach, Zandvoort

#9 Mind The Gap, De Wittenstraat

#10 My Way (Frank Sinatra), West 23rd Street, New York City

#11 Beaker (The Muppet Show), Vondelpark

#12 Flagpole (Vlaggemast), Vlaggemast

#13 Marvin The Martian, Prinsengracht

#14 Rolled Out, Brederodestraat, Zandvoort

#15 Aladdin, Oosterdok

#16 Wile E. Coyote, Titus Van Rijnstraat

#17 S.o.s. For A Living Planet, Damrak

#18 Hold It, Poeldijkstraat

#19 When In Rome, The Social Hub Rome

#20 Epic Window Washing, Prinsengracht