Gauntlet Gallery — D*Face Print Index
Street Improvements 2
Summary
"Street Improvements 2" is the second entry in D*Face's 2008 Black Rat Press series reworking urban signage and streetscape motifs. A nine-colour screenprint measuring 40.5 x 79 cm in an edition of 150, it shares the horizontal format and satirical spirit of the suite.
Why It Matters
Following the series opener, this print continues D*Face's structured exploration of the city as a canvas. For collectors, the second instalment is a key piece in reading the suite as a whole, reinforcing the conceptual thread that runs through the numbered Street Improvements works.
Collector Perspective
With an edition of 150, this print pairs naturally with its companions in the series, and interest tends to rise when consecutive entries are collected together. Verify the pencil signature, edition number, and the horizontal 40.5 x 79 cm format before acquiring an example.
Historical Context
Released in 2008 at the peak of D*Face's Black Rat Press output, the series captures the era when street art was firmly entering the gallery mainstream. Its treatment of urban signage reflects a wider creative movement to reinterpret the overlooked visual fabric of the modern city.
FAQ
Where does this fall in the series?
It is the second print in D*Face's Street Improvements suite from Black Rat Press.
What are the technical specs?
A nine-colour screenprint in a horizontal 40.5 x 79 cm format.
What is the edition size?
It was produced in an edition of 150 in 2008.
Does it pair with other entries?
Yes, it complements the rest of the series, and collectors often seek consecutive entries to complete the 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.