Funs 'Funzig' Janssen (1993) lives and works in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

 

To whom does the city belong?
This question recurs in various forms throughout the work of Funs Janssen, also known as Funzig.
In his recent personal projects, he explores the theme of gentrification—building upon his earlier graduation work focused on public urban spaces.
 

Funzig’s cityscapes are always set at night. In these works, the unseen is brought to light, and the noise of daily life fades into the background. His fascination with the night stems from this contrast.
"At night, lampposts and car headlights illuminate parts of the city you might otherwise overlook—making them easier to see."
 

Through a cinematic lens, Funzig weaves stories and ideas into his imagery, making his work highly suitable for publications, editorial content, brand collaborations, advertising campaigns, and posters.

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Clients include:

Theater Rotterdam, TivoliVredeburg, Rotterdam Festivals, Uitgeverij Rorschach, Vpro, CJP, Plasticiet, De Correspondent, Uitgeverij Pluim, TU/e - University of Eindhoven, Cinerama Filmtheater, Artcadia, Showroom MAMA, BNO IMGLab, Rotown, Jazz Museum, Funktional J, Vers Beton, Stadsarchief, Museum Rotterdam, Young Capital, Uitgeverij Pluim, Cross Comix, WdKa, Minoki.

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Latest Exhibitions

Book release El Ghorba (Benzo Karim Tent 2022 (Rotterdam, NL) - Laurenskerk 2022 (Rotterdam, NL) - Kunsthal 2021/2022 (Rotterdam, NL) - Dutch Design Week 2021 (Eindhoven, NL) - Rotterdam op de tekentafel 2021 (Rotterdam, NL) - Dutch Design Week 2019 (Eindhoven, NL) - Artist Talk, BNO img-lab (Rotterdam, NL)

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Award & Nominations:

2021/2022 Stadstekenaar van Rotterdam - 2017 Drempelprijs (Nominated)

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Features selections:

Stadstekenaarschap CBK'R - Stimuleringsfonds voor de creatieve industrie - Dagblad de Limburger - RTV Rijnmond - Vers Beton - BNO img Lab, Pioneers

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Published books:

Cover - Generatie 9/11, Lotfi El Hamidi, 2021 - Cover and 4 spreads - El Ghorba, Benzo Karim, 2022

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