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.

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#1

My Precious 2, Cité Berryer, Paris

Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a small puppet climbing a Dior sign on a city wall.

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He's just looking for his Precious.

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    Sunbathman, Nudist Beach, Zandvoort

    Large wooden chair in public space with n**e superhero figure wearing mask and cape relaxing outdoors in street art display.
    Large wooden chair in public space with n**e superhero figure wearing mask and cape relaxing outdoors in street art display.

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    #3

    Wall-E, Wall Street, New York City

    Street art interpretation featuring a Wall-E figure creatively placed on a Wall Street sign in public space.

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    #4

    Bullfighter, Charging Bull, Bowling Green, New York City

    Miniature street art figure climbing a no standing sign, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces through street art.

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    #5

    Obelix, Colosseum, Rome

    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a cartoon figure pushing a giant stone near the Colosseum.
    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a cartoon figure pushing a giant stone near the Colosseum.

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    #6

    Roller Coaster, Asterweg

    Barbed wire installation with tiny model figures showing clever street art transforming public spaces by Frankey.

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    #7

    Benney, Prinsengracht

    Bronze cat sculpture cleverly integrated into public space on a brick building as street art by Frankey.
    Bronze cat sculpture cleverly integrated into public space on a brick building as street art by Frankey.

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    #8

    Superpush, Paal 69 - South Beach, Zandvoort

    Superman street art installation creatively integrated with a red bus, showcasing clever public spaces interpretation by Frankey.

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    #9

    Mind The Gap, De Wittenstraat

    Clever street art interpretation showing a tiny traffic sign placed under a black door in a public space.

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    #10

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

    Miniature street art figure holding a paintbrush on a traffic sign, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces through street art.

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    #11

    Beaker (The Muppet Show), Vondelpark

    Tree transformed with street art to a playful face using large eyes and an orange nose in a public space.

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    #12

    Flagpole (Vlaggemast), Vlaggemast

    Pinocchio figure holding a flag with street art by Frankey on an urban rooftop, showcasing clever public space art.

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    #13

    Marvin The Martian, Prinsengracht

    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a small figure with a yellow helmet on green metal railing by water.

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    #14

    Rolled Out, Brederodestraat, Zandvoort

    Street art on a no entry sign creatively transformed with a wooden rolling pin on a metal pole outdoors.

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    #15

    Aladdin, Oosterdok

    Miniature figure of a character crawling on a curved metal surface showcasing clever street art in public spaces by Frankey.
    Miniature figure of a character crawling on a curved metal surface showcasing clever street art in public spaces by Frankey.

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    #16

    Wile E. Coyote, Titus Van Rijnstraat

    Street art creatively transforming a public space sign with a cartoon character interacting with an arrow on a blue background.

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    #17

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

    Street art installation showing a lion partially submerged in water holding a help flag, interpreting public spaces creatively.

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    #18

    Hold It, Poeldijkstraat

    Bent metal railing clamped with orange and black clamps in a clever street art interpretation of public spaces.

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    #19

    When In Rome, The Social Hub Rome

    Street art featuring a small figurine on a ledge and the phrase when in Rome on a yellow public space wall.
    Street art featuring a small figurine on a ledge and the phrase when in Rome on a yellow public space wall.

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    Writing on the wall, not cool.

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    #20

    Epic Window Washing, Prinsengracht

    Street art interpretation showing a figure painting on glass blocks in public spaces by Frankey.
    Street art interpretation showing a figure painting on glass blocks in public spaces by Frankey.

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    #21

    Ship Happens Paal 69, South Beach, Zandvoort

    Street art showing a boat mounted on a lamp post on the beach with a dog standing nearby at sunset.
    Street art showing a boat mounted on a lamp post on the beach with a dog standing nearby at sunset.

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    #22

    High There, Johan Van Hasseltkade

    Street art installation by Frankey showing a person in yellow rain gear fishing from a rusty urban structure.
    Street art installation by Frankey showing a person in yellow rain gear fishing from a rusty urban structure.

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    #23

    Pizza, Paulus Potterstraat

    Street art on a black metal fence post featuring a small, detailed pizza decoration in a public space.

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    #24

    Snoopy, Wall Street, New York City

    Snoopy figure lying on top of a red fire alarm box as clever street art in a public space.

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    #25

    Frankey All Dove Way, Mardin, Turkey

    Pigeon street art wearing a red beanie and sneakers, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.
    Pigeon street art wearing a red beanie and sneakers, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.

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    #26

    A Little Help By Frankey P. C., Hooftstraat

    Street art sculpture of a person painting a white surface, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces.
    Street art sculpture of a person painting a white surface, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces.

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    #27

    Love Medellín, Museum Of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia

    Orange cat figure painting a heart shape on a textured wall, showcasing clever street art in public spaces by Frankey.

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    #28

    Raphael - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wall Street, New York City

    Green street lamp creatively transformed with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles design in public space street art by Frankey.

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    #29

    Stay Puft Marshmellow Man, 33 Central Park W, New York City

    Street art interpretation showing a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sculpture on a lamppost against a brick wall.
    Street art interpretation showing a Stay Puft Marshmallow Man sculpture on a lamppost against a brick wall.

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    #30

    Skater, Honthorststraat

    Miniature skateboarder on an urban stone structure, showcasing clever street art interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.

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    #31

    Pouring Bear, Washington Blvd, Curver City, California, USA

    Sculptural street art of a bear pouring liquid from a tilted cup, creatively transforming public spaces with clever design.

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    #32

    Bibendum (The Michelin Man), Bartholomeus Ruloffsstraat

    Bibendum (The Michelin Man), Bartholomeus Ruloffsstraat

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    #33

    Goofy Golfer, Oude Spiegelstraat

    Street art interpretation of a cartoon character golfing creatively integrated into a public space railing.

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    Or "Dingo" (pronounced Dango) as he is called in France.

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    #34

    Spongebob Squarepants, Kinkerstraat

    Street art on a public space creatively transforming a building fixture into a SpongeBob character illustration.

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    #35

    Homer At Pole Position, Archangelkade

    Street art interpretation showing a cartoon character interacting creatively with a public space pole.

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    #36

    Drumming Bunny, Maassluisstraat

    Pink plush bunny attached to a brick wall playing street art drums, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces.

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    #37

    Hubbabubbabuilding, Boulevard Paulus Loot, Zandvoort

    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing large nose sculptures on house and figure climbing ladder by chimney.

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    #38

    Laurel & Hardy, Marble Arch, London

    Street art on utility boxes showing smiling faces with bow tie and tie, creatively transforming public spaces.

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    #39

    Döner Kebab, Mardin, Turkey

    Street art by Frankey creatively transforms a closed brown metal door into a chef holding a large knife.
    Street art by Frankey creatively transforms a closed brown metal door into a chef holding a large knife.

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    #40

    Clown Bassie, Noorderstraat

    Clown face street art with light fixtures creatively used as the nose on a dark brick wall in public spaces.

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    #41

    Johan Cruijff, Johan Cruijff Arena

    Bronze street art sculpture by Frankey creatively interacting with public space in a stadium setting.
    Bronze street art sculpture by Frankey creatively interacting with public space in a stadium setting.

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    #42

    Benney In Baku :), Venta Company, Baku, Azerbeidzjan

    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a small orange figure painting a smiley on an urban wall.
    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a small orange figure painting a smiley on an urban wall.

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    #43

    Sky Fridge, Arent Janszoon, Ernststraat

    Minimalist public space featuring clever street art with a metal phone handset mounted on a white wall panel.
    Minimalist public space featuring clever street art with a metal phone handset mounted on a white wall panel.

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    7points
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    #44

    Bungee Jumping, Hildebrandstraat

    Small street art sculpture of a climber hanging from a wire, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.
    Small street art sculpture of a climber hanging from a wire, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.

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    #45

    Gedogen, Herengracht

    Street art interpretation of public spaces featuring a blue bird sculpture on a building sign in an urban setting.

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    #46

    Sumo Wrestler, Vlaardingenlaan

    Street art of a sumo wrestler figure creatively integrated into a public space lamp post design by Frankey.

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    5points
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    #47

    Lifebuoy, Nicolaas Witsenstraat

    Street art depicting a red life preserver painted on a brick wall as a clever public space interpretation.

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    #48

    Crab, Laurierstraat

    Metal crab street art cleverly integrated on a white drainpipe, showcasing creative public space interpretation by Frankey.

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    #49

    Super Mario Question Block, Johan Van Hasseltweg

    Yellow street art box with question marks near parked bicycles, a clever interpretation of public spaces through street art.

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    #50

    Kapitein Brom (De Bereboot), Van De Veldestraat

    Street art by Frankey featuring a cartoon sailor bear interacting with a ship's steering wheel on a brick wall.

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    #51

    Zorro, Wiegbrug

    Street art on a brick wall showing a figure in a cloak holding a cable connected to a yellow sign, creative public space artwork.

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    #52

    Snowman, Eerste Weteringdwarsstraat

    Snowman street art creatively uses a traffic light as the nose on a brick wall, showcasing clever public space interpretation.

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    #53

    Bingo, Geuzenstraat

    Metal street art of a bingo cage with balls attached to a brick wall, showcasing clever public space interpretation.

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    #54

    Pizza, Overtoom

    Street art street sign creatively transformed into a pizza slice showcasing clever public space interpretation.

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    #55

    Flavor Flav, Utrechtsestraat

    Small street art figure with sunglasses and a cap placed on top of a public clock in an urban setting.

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    #56

    Happy Easter Eggs, Herenstraat

    Street art installation featuring realistic eggs integrated into public space architectural detail.

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    #57

    Arnold Schwarzenegger, Honthorststraat

    Black metal street art sculpture of a muscular man integrated into a public space railing, showcasing clever street art design.

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    #58

    Ernie Has A Banana In His Ear, Beethovenstraat

    Street art of a character holding a banana surrounded by painted fruit on a public space wall by Frankey.

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    #59

    Support Global Peace, Westerdokskade

    Street art on a brick wall depicting Lady Justice holding a child painting a peace symbol, showcasing clever public space interpretations.

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    #60

    Seagull Steven, Boulevard Paulus Loot, Zandvoort

    Seagull wearing a colorful propeller hat perched on a pole in a public space showcasing street art creativity.

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    #61

    Air Vent, Weteringschans

    New and clever street art interpretation showing a window with red frames and a folded newspaper in public space.

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    #62

    Bee, Hermietenstraat

    3D street art of a bee interacting with a flower sculpture, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces through street art.

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    #63

    Nerve Spiral Game, Postjesweg

    Street art interpretation of a jump rope hanging on a grey metal pipe in a public space by Frankey.

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    Final score:
    4points
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    #64

    Mc Sheep, Frankey's Wildhouse

    Street art with a 3D sheep sculpture interacting with a blackboard featuring bold white text in a public space.

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    Final score:
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    #65

    Fruit Basket, 9th Ave, New York City

    Street art installation of a metal basket filled with various fruits attached to a pole in an urban public space.

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    Final score:
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    #66

    Fish Palace, Meeuwenlaan

    Street art sculpture of a fish with a crown displayed above public space with building signage.

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    4points
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    #67

    Space Rockets 020, Nes

    Street art featuring a red rocket-shaped light fixture creatively transforming public space lighting.

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    #68

    Monjeu Boules, Museumplein

    Two shiny metal balls on pebbles representing clever street art interpretations in a public space by Frankey.

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    #69

    Ram, Teniersstraat

    Black metal fence with a ram head sculpture creatively integrated as street art in a public space setting.

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    #70

    De Kleinste Komedie, Amstel

    Street art by Frankey featuring clever interpretations of public spaces on a directional sign in an urban setting.

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    #71

    Toiletpaper, Rue Pamplona, São Paulo, Brasil

    Street art cleverly integrated with public space featuring a trash bin and toilet paper roll on a city street.

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    #72

    Turtle, Cornelis Lelylaan

    Yellow bird claw street art attached to a public light fixture, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.

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    #73

    Robin, Korte Reguliersdwarsstraat

    Street art robot sculpture attached to a brick wall, showcasing clever interpretations of public spaces by Frankey.

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    #74

    Love Buoylloon, Tt. Vasumweg

    Man in red hat sitting near street art heart-shaped lifebuoy balloon on public space structure by Frankey.

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    #75

    Laurel And Hardy, Klaprozenweg

    Street art featuring a character playing a flute atop a modern street lamp, showcasing public space creativity by Frankey.
    Street art featuring a character playing a flute atop a modern street lamp, showcasing public space creativity by Frankey.
    Street art featuring a character playing a flute atop a modern street lamp, showcasing public space creativity by Frankey.

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    Final score:
    3points
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    #76

    Yayoi Kusama, Entepotdok

    Street art interpretation of public spaces showing a woman with a red bob haircut painting on a building wall.

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    #77

    Bear With Me, Gelderlandplein

    Child lying next to a large bear sculpture eating a sandwich, showcasing clever street art interpretations of public spaces.

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    #78

    Shrek Ferry, F4, Amsterdam

    Black street art bollard with a smiling face creatively transforming public spaces through clever street art by Frankey.
    Black street art bollard with a smiling face creatively transforming public spaces through clever street art by Frankey.

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    #79

    Guard Frankey, Geuzenkade

    Street art showing a British guard painted on a public utility box in a park as a clever public space interpretation.

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    #80

    Happy Kingsday, Leeuwenhoekstraat

    Stone lion sculpture wearing a small red, white, and blue headband in a public space street art setting.

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    #81

    Shower, Klaprozenweg

    Street art clever interpretation showing outdoor shower heads as public space creative installation.

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    #82

    Tapedispenser, Singel

    Street art clever reinterpretation of public spaces using everyday objects transformed into creative urban artwork.

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