Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 1
Summary
"Street Improvements 1" opens D*Face's 2008 Black Rat Press series reinterpreting urban signage and street imagery. A nine-colour screenprint measuring 40.5 x 79 cm in an edition of 150, it establishes the visual template that the subsequent entries in the suite would follow.
Why It Matters
As the first print in the series, this work sets the tone for the entire Street Improvements suite, making it a natural cornerstone for collectors building the set. Its horizontal orientation and satirical take on cityscape motifs signal the conceptual through-line that unifies the numbered works.
Collector Perspective
Being the opening entry gives this print particular appeal for those assembling the complete series. At an edition of 150, it remains accessible. Note the horizontal 40.5 x 79 cm format, and confirm the signature and edition number when evaluating an example.
Historical Context
Produced in 2008 through Black Rat Press during D*Face's most active exhibition years, the series reflects the broad late-2000s movement of street art into the gallery. The focus on reinterpreting urban signage aligns with a wider artistic drive to reclaim and recontextualise the everyday city.
FAQ
Is this the first in the series?
Yes, it is the opening print in D*Face's Street Improvements suite from Black Rat Press.
What is the orientation?
It is horizontal, measuring 40.5 x 79 cm as a nine-colour screenprint.
How many were made?
It was released in an edition of 150 in 2008.
Why acquire the first entry?
As the series opener it is a natural anchor for collectors assembling the full Street Improvements set.
About the Artist
D*Face is the working name of Dean Stockton (born 1978, London), a British street artist and a leading figure in the UK urban-contemporary scene. Drawing on comic books, pop art, skate graphics, and consumer iconography, he developed a signature cast of characters — winged "D*Dog" motifs, skull-faced pin-ups, and subverted Americana — rendered in bold, Lichtenstein-indebted lines. From stickers and street work in the early 2000s, he built a substantial studio practice of paintings, sculpture, and signed prints, founded the StolenSpace Gallery in London, and has collaborated widely across music and fashion.
Collecting D*Face at Gauntlet Gallery
Which D*Face works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints — especially hand-finished and low-edition works — are the collectible core, prized for bold pop imagery. Look for clean condition and the artist's signature. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-documented impressions.
How is a D*Face piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, hand-embellishment, iconic imagery, condition, and provenance all shape value. Low-numbered, hand-finished, and larger works command the strongest premiums.