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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.
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Artist: Seen
Seen Street Splash
Seen Street Splash

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

Seen Cans Drawing, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century, Marker on Paper
Seen Cans Drawing, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century, Marker on Paper

Seen Cans Drawing, Contemporary, Signed, 21st Century, Marker on Paper

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Seen Art

Materials

Permanent Marker

Original Painting 11836 by Seen
Original Painting 11836 by Seen

Original Painting 11836 by Seen

By Seen

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Original Painting 11836 By Seen Signed and dated Spray paint on canvas Actual painting size is 22 x 24" (55,8 x 61 cm) with an added 2" border (5 cm) around all four sides for st...

Category

2010s Contemporary Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

Original Painting 11415 by Seen
Original Painting 11415 by Seen

Original Painting 11415 by Seen

By Seen

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Original Painting 11415 By Seen Signed and dated Spray paint on canvas 30 x 34 inches

Category

2010s Contemporary Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

Original Painting 11417

Original Painting 11417

By Seen

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Original Painting 11417 By Seen Signed and dated Spray paint on canvas 30 x 34 inches

Category

2010s Contemporary Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

Original Painting 11919 by Seen
Original Painting 11919 by Seen

Original Painting 11919 by Seen

By Seen

Located in Dubai, Dubai

Original Painting 11919 By Seen Signed and dated Spray paint on canvas Actual painting size is 22 x 24" (55,8 x 61 cm) with an added 2" border (5 cm) around all four sides for st...

Category

2010s Contemporary Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

Untitled
Untitled

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

Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Seen, 34 x 24 Inches, Signed
Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Seen, 34 x 24 Inches, Signed

Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Seen, 34 x 24 Inches, Signed

By Seen

Located in Aventura, FL

Original mixed media painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by Seen. Painting is not stretched. Canvas image size: 34 x 24 inches. Artwork is in excellent condition. ...

Category

2010s Street Art Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

The Thing (Marvel), large original painting
The Thing (Marvel), large original painting

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

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Materials

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Post No Bills #10 Mixed Media Artwork, Spray Paint on Stencil, Pop Art
Post No Bills #10 Mixed Media Artwork, Spray Paint on Stencil, Pop Art

Post No Bills #10 Mixed Media Artwork, Spray Paint on Stencil, Pop Art

By Seen

Located in New York, NY

Seen is a street artist best known for his graffiti works which covered MTA train cars along the New York subway system during the 1970s. Seen ranks amongst the heavy hitters of the ...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Seen Art

Materials

Spray Paint, Stencil

Untitled (large abstract original painting)
Untitled (large abstract original painting)

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...

Category

2010s Street Art Seen Art

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil

NYC Street
NYC Street

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...

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2010s Street Art Seen Art

Materials

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Spiderman
Spiderman

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

Multi Tags
Multi Tags

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

SEEN
SEEN

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

Multi-Tags
Multi-Tags

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

Multi Tags
Multi Tags

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

NYC Street Splash - Turquoise
NYC Street Splash - Turquoise

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

Canvas, Spray Paint

Seen Splash
Seen Splash

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

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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.
Questions About Seen Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The 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.