D*Face British, b. 1978

D*Face, born Dean Stockton in 1978 in London, is a globally recognized British street artist whose work sits at the crossroads of urban art, pop culture, and social critique. Emerging from the London graffiti scene in the early 2000s, he developed a bold and instantly identifiable visual language inspired by punk aesthetics, comic books, skate culture, and American pop art. His imagery often features distorted icons, winged figures, skulls, and ironic slogans, using visually striking motifs to question consumerism, celebrity worship, mass media, and the fragility of modern ideals. Beneath the polished surface of his work lies a darkly humorous commentary on the promises and failures of contemporary society.

Deeply influenced by artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Shepard Fairey, as well as by DIY subcultures and graphic design, D*Face began his career creating stickers, posters, and large-scale wheat-pastes across London. The street became both his canvas and his testing ground, allowing him to reach a wide audience beyond the confines of traditional art spaces. His characters—often glamorous yet broken—reflect a tension between desire and disillusionment, exposing the contradictions embedded in modern visual culture. Over time, his practice expanded to include sculpture, painting, installations, and collectible objects, while maintaining the rebellious spirit of his street art origins.

D*Face’s transition from the street to international galleries and institutions was rapid and impactful. His work has been exhibited extensively across Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia, with major shows in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. He has produced monumental public murals worldwide and collaborated with brands, musicians, and cultural institutions without compromising his critical voice. Today, D*Face is regarded as a leading figure of contemporary urban art, celebrated for his ability to merge accessibility, visual seduction, and sharp social commentary into a coherent and influential body of work.