# Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges Artist Frankey Installs the Canal Skybridge in Amsterdam By Amy Duong | Published 2023-12-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/12/21/canal-skybridge-frankey-amsterdam/) & [frankey](https://frankey.com/)  Durch street artist Frankey, whose name is Frank de Ruwe installed the [Canal Skybridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge) in the central streets of Amsterdam. The design has a [cartoonish theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) and is nestled between a pair of buildings on Rokin. It links together two upper floors of buildings in the city with a structure that is inspired by the various [bridges in the city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fw-ji-covered-bridge-on-aqueduct). It is suspended 10 meters above ground and detailed with dark green railings and the traditional crown lantern. The artist notes that he is "Taking cues from comics where realism isn't a constraint, I have created the world's tallest canal bridge." He continues, This bridge stands as a connection, but also as an interface between humour and wonder Image Credit: Kees Hummel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoonish Canal Bridges:** Artist Frankey creates a cartoonish theme for the Canal Skybridge in Amsterdam. - **Amsterdam Street Art:** Street artist Frankey installs the Canal Skybridge, inspired by various bridges in the city. - **Humorous Art Installations:** Frankey's Canal Skybridge serves as a connection between humor and wonder. ### Where This Applies - **Street Art:** Street artist Frankey brings his artistic vision to life with the installation of the Canal Skybridge. - **Architecture and Design:** The Canal Skybridge showcases innovative design in connecting two upper floors of buildings in Amsterdam. - **Tourism and Travel:** The Canal Skybridge becomes an attraction that draws visitors to explore Amsterdam's unique art scene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Physically Looped Canal Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)