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Seen Abstract Paintings

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
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 Abstract Paintings

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

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 Abstract Paintings

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint

Abstract Composition (original painting on canvas)
Abstract Composition (original painting on canvas)

Abstract Composition (original painting on canvas)

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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

NYC 1980 (Grey), original painting on canvas
NYC 1980 (Grey), original painting on canvas

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...

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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 Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil

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Seen abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Seen abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Seen in canvas, fabric, paint and more. Not every interior allows for large Seen abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Amy Smith, Gary Komarin, and Kymm Swank.
Questions About Seen Abstract Paintings
  • 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.