Richard Mirando, known as Seen, is an American artist born in the Bronx, New York City in 1961. He is currently based in New York.
He became familiar with art at a young age. He received his first airbrush at 11 years old. By 13, he started to paint into his uncle's auto garage and customized his first vehicles and on New York's subway in 1973. The graffiti movement became more and more prominent during this time. The artist observed the painted subway trains parked at the Lexington Avenue depot, close to his uncle's garage. He entered the deport for the first time in 1973 and produced his first 'play'.
He then chose the name of SEEN. Doing graffiti was a way of making his wish to be seen by a large public true.
Seen is one of the most well-known street artists and he continues to influence the new generation. He is considered the Godfather of graffiti.
Seen is today the most famous graffiti artist and his legendary creativity continues to influence new generations.
