D*Face 'Visual Pollution Vol. 1' Zine Available
Artist: D*Face
Title: Visual Pollution Vol. 1
Medium: 2 Color Zine
Size: (A2) 42 x 59 cm
Edition: 200
Prices: £30
*very cool poster once zine is unfolded
D*Face, born Dean Stockton in London, is a celebrated contemporary urban artist whose work bridges the worlds of street art, pop culture, and fine art. Inspired by punk, skate culture, and comic book aesthetics, Stockton developed a distinctive style characterized by bold graphics, twisted pop iconography, and biting social commentary. His moniker “D*Face” reflects his ongoing mission to challenge and “deface” mainstream imagery, exposing the contradictions of consumer culture, celebrity obsession, and political messaging.
Early in his career, D*Face became part of the street art explosion in London, often mentioned alongside Banksy. He contributed to the same movement that brought underground graffiti into the global spotlight. In fact, he was closely connected with Banksy during the rise of street art in the early 2000s, and his gallery, StolenSpace, became a key hub for this cultural shift. Stockton’s work was included in Banksy’s infamous 2015 installation Dismaland, further cementing his position among the movement’s pioneers.
Beyond murals and fine art shows, D*Face also engaged with print culture, collaborating with Handmade Posters to produce limited-edition screen prints and hand-pulled works. These prints highly sought after by collectors mirror his street practice, translating his subversive imagery into fine art editions while retaining the rebellious energy of his public work.
Over the years, D*Face has created large-scale murals around the world, from Los Angeles to Tokyo, and his gallery exhibitions push his satirical themes even further. By remixing familiar cultural icons into warped, skull-faced figures, Stockton continues to provoke reflection on consumerism and mortality, keeping the anti-establishment spirit of street art alive.
