Seen Art
American, b. 1961
Born in 1961, Richard “Richie” Mirando, aka SEEN is one of the most well-known graffiti artists in the world. Hailing from the Bronx, New York, he and his United Artists (UA) crew were some of the first to popularize painting on trains.
Known as the ‘Godfather of Graffiti’, SEEN began spray-painting trains on the New York Subway at the age of 11. “One day, I had two cans of spray paint, and I just walked to the train yard and I went through the hole in the fence and I painted my first train. Once I figured out the game there was no stopping me. From that point on it was a whole new world.” – SEEN
For the next 16 years SEEN pieces were running across the city and on all lines, but they were especially prominent on the 2, 5 and 6 lines. He was responsible for dozens of whole-car top-to-bottoms, many of which have become iconic images of the time.
It was during the early 1980s that SEEN started producing work on canvas, shown by galleries and bought by museums and private collectors across the globe. These included not only solo exhibitions but also group shows with artists such as Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Dondi, Quik, Blade and Lee Quinonnes.
Despite the high demand for his work in Europe and constant world travel, SEEN continued to hit the New York subway trains until 1989, long after increased pressure from the MTA had stopped many from doing so. He was also featured prominently in the 1983 PBS documentary Style Wars.
In the late 1980s SEEN also turned his talent to tattoo art, opening Tattoo SEEN, which quickly became one of the most successful studios in New York. SEEN's body of work includes three-dimensional sculpture, mixed media work with reclaimed or discarded materials (often found in the street), and a series of hand painted, limited edition MTA New York subway maps. He continues to exhibit worldwide and produce work with and alongside artists such as Banksy.to
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Artist: Seen
Cans (Original Drawing)
By Seen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Beautiful piece of hand drawn art by the Godfather of Graffiti, SEEN (Richard Mirando).
Features spray paint cans and his graffiti name “tag” with vibrant colors in center.
Created i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Permanent Marker
Multi Tags
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$1,863
Bat-Man (huge original painting)
By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original spray paint and hand cut stencil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images ar...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$9,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Multi-Tags
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
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2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
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$4,076
Untitled
By Seen
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Seen
Title: Untitled
Medium: Spray Paint on Canvas
Size: 20 x 24 Inches
Edition: Original
Year: 2019
Published by: Graffiti Loser
Notes: Hand Signed on Verso
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$1,850
Multi Tags
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$3,494
SEEN
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
SEEN brings his urban aesthetic to the canvas with vibrant, bold colors and dynamic lettering. This artwork prominently showcases large, curvaceous, and overlapping bubble letters in...
Category
2010s Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$4,076
NYC 1980 (Grey), original painting on canvas
By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original spray paint and hand cut stencil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images ar...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
The Thing (Marvel), large original painting
By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original spray paint and hand cut stencil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images ar...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$9,000 Sale Price
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Untitled (large abstract original painting)
By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images are available upon request. Certifi...
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2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$7,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Seen Street Splash
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
NYC 1980 (Pink), original painting on canvas
By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original spray paint and hand cut stencil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is stretched.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images ar...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
NYC Street
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$5,241
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By Seen
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Frame size approx 86 x 89.5 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Additional images are available upon request. Certificate of Authenticity is included. Please do not hesitate to ask us any further questions. All reasonable offers will be considered.
About the Artist: Seen (American, born 1961) is a street artist best known for his graffiti works which covered MTA train cars along the New York subway system during the 1970s. Characterized by bright block letters and cartoonish depictions of human figures, the artist’s paintings and tattoos are influenced by comic books and television shows. “Graffiti lost its edge in the mid-1980s, and that’s why I needed to find other mediums like tattooing and clothing to put my name to,” he explained. Born Richard Mirando in 1961 in the Bronx, NY, he first began spray painting in 1973, alongside his graffiti crew United Artists. By the early 1980s, Seen had transitioned to work on canvas and began participating in shows alongside Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He has gone on to produce commissioned works for the MTA, tattoo art...
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Early 2000s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
$29,962 Sale Price
25% Off
NYC Street Splash - Turquoise
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
A rare work from the iconic street artist Seen. The painter used spray paint and handcut stencil to create this outstanding canvas. This piece, is a powerful reflection of SEEN's ico...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
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Spiderman
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$13,976
Seen Splash
By Seen
Located in Porto, 13
Seen is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative graffiti artists of all time. His unique style, incorporating elements of calligraphy and abstract expressionism...
Category
2010s Street Art Seen Art
Materials
Canvas, Spray Paint
$3,494
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Seen art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Seen art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Seen in canvas, fabric, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Seen art, so small editions measuring 17 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Chris RWK, David Fredrik Moussallem, and Stinkfish. Seen art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $39,950, while the average work can sell for $3,798.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The famous graffiti artist SEEN is Richard “Richie” Mirando. Hailing from the Bronx, New York, he and his United Artists (UA) crew were some of the first to popularize painting on trains. Known as the “Godfather of Graffiti,” SEEN began spray-painting trains on the New York subway at the age of 11 in 1972. For the next 16 years, SEEN pieces were running across the city and were especially prominent on the 2, 5 and 6 lines. He was responsible for dozens of whole-car top-to-bottoms, many of which have become iconic images of the time. During the early 1980s, SEEN started producing work on canvas, which has been exhibited across the globe. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of SEEN art.