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Richard SEEN Mirando a.k.a The Godfather of Graffiti created a line of clothingdirectly inspired by his life story and from his paintings who builded his legend : (Hand of Doom, Hicki & Ski, Hollywood sign, Children of the graves, Madseen…)

Since his famous ‘‘Throw up’’ until his ‘‘Wholecars’’, (fully customised wagons),which had made history for the subway system of New York and the New Yorkers.this limited edition offers reals artworks graffiti.

This edition will bring the fans of the Godfather of graffiti back to the memories ofthe metro of New York as it was in the 80’s & the 90’s !

Kids will also proudly wear the SEEN ‘’Throw up’’ which continue to inspire, the graffiti artists all over the world over 35 years already ! A funny way to initiate youngs guys to ‘‘Street art’’ !

SEEN means ‘‘to be seen ‘’ : which is basicly the essence of tagging,

SEEN was a pioneer in the application of Graffiti in fashion. He began by painting graffiti inspired designs on clothing. His success inspired a number of followers and soon a trend had emerged in NYC. Since1982, SEEN has always created T-shirs thinking that his name should have been everywhere in the subway as well as on casual clothing.

Please, be aware that all the SEEN T-shirts are produced in a very limited edition.Available on www.BLKmarket.net and in the best concept stores all around the world and for sure, where ever you live !

Seen has worked with: Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Nike, Eastpack, Atari (Play his own charater 2005), Playboy, Marc Eckö, Kid Robot, Toy Tokyo, Sony, Emi…

* Throw up : the Throw up or Flop is a go between the tag and a colour piece. Here the tag is pumped up in a very simple and round way. usually the Throw up are madein a few seconds using two colours for the filler and the edge.

S E E N W E A R … F r o m t h e B r o n x , N e w Y o r k C i t y .

CONTACT PRESSE : Steve De La Borie

+ 33 (0) 6 28 66 32 36steve@seenstudios.fr

CONTACT DISTRIBUTION : Michel Elharrar

+33(0) 6 12 89 45 09michel@seenstudios.fr

CONTACT SEEN STUDIOS : contact@seenstudios.fr

70 000 : SEEN fans Facebook.

115 000 : Euros world records price for an original SEEN painting. Auction house Cornettes de St Cyr, Paris 2011.

1 000 000 : YouTube views.

+ 3 000 000 : Copies sold of Style Wars, Subway art, & Spray can Art.

1973 : First SEEN train

1982 : First SEEN T-shirts.

4 000 : Euros for an original SEEN t-shirt from 1983, on Ebay 2012.

1981 : First show, P.S 1, N.Y.C feat Andy Wharol, J.M Basquiat & Keith Haring.

10 000 : SEEN followers Twitter.

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Hand of Doom 1980. Hicki & Ski 1986.White t-shirt 210gr/m2

SIlkscreen 7 colorsWhite t-shirt 210gr/m2

SIlkscreen 7 colors

T h e G o d f a t h e r o f G r a f f i t i / S e r i e s 1 .

Collection ‘’Godfather of Graffiti’’directly inspired from the legendaries paintings of the Godfather : Hand of Doom, Hicki & Ski, Hollywood sign, MadSeen, Children of the Grave, Murder Xpress…

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SEEN WALL 1989 SEEN WALL 1989Black T-shirt 210gr/m2

Silkscreen 5 colors Black T-shirt 210gr/m2

Silkscreen 5 colors

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Finally a t -shirts with the ‘’SEEN Throw up’’ ! It’s over 35 years now that the worldwide art graffiti are inspired by the ultimate design ! Simple but efficient, the essence of graffiti

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L.A Billboard 2012. L.A Billboard 2012.

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Navy Blue T-shirt 210gr/m2Silkscreen 5 colors

White T-shirt 210gr/m2Silkscreen 5 colors

S E E N T H R O W U P / S e r i e s 1 .

Finally a t -shirts with the ‘’SEEN Throw up’’ ! It’s over 35 years now that the worldwide art graffiti are inspired by the ultimate design ! Simple but efficient, the essence of graffiti

M.T.A 1984.

M . T . A / S e r i e s 1 .

The SEEN’s vision of the New york subway from 1973 to 1989.

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Navy Blue T-shirt 210gr/m2Silkscreen 5 colors

Sport Grey T-shirt 210gr/m2Silkscreen 5 colors

HOLLYWOOD SIGN 1985.

HICKI AND SKI 1986.

LONDON 2005.

HAND OF DOOM1980..

S E E N b y y e a r s

1973 First Train painted by SEEN, Bronx N.Y.C.

1974 Became officialy ‘‘The Godfather of Graffiti’’ (and still today). 1980 SEEN made the infamous ‘‘HAND OF DOOM’’.

1981 First Show ‘‘NEW YORK NEW WAVE’’ at P.S.1, New York City, Feat Andy Wharol, Jean Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring...

1982 First SEEN T-shirt airbrush technic. First SEEN show in Japan. Stylewars came out (30 years, already...)

1984 First SEEN show in Europe. Subway Art is printed. 1985 ‘‘HOLLYWOOD sign’’ was hit by SEEN, Los Angeles. 1986 ‘‘HICKI AND SKY’’ Vandal Squad N.Y.P.D. is painted by SEEN

1988 Opening First SEEN SHOP Bronx. SEEN WEAR is ON.

1992 Opening of the first TATTOO SEEN Bronx (7 will be open in 5 years).

1996 Richard SEEN Mirando created SEEN STUDIOS, New York City.

2002-2007 SEEN did more than one hundred group show. Every SEEN opening is sold out.

2007 SEEN STUDIOS PARIS is On.

2012 World records sums in auction for an original SEEN’s painting : ‘‘SILVER SURFER DESTINY’’ sold for 115 000 €. SEEN STUDIOS LOS ANGELES is On. SEEN WEAR become SEEN STUDIOS. The New SEEN clothing is launched.

CONTACT PRESSE : Steve De La Borie

+ 33 (0) 6 28 66 32 36steve@seenstudios.fr

CONTACT DISTRIBUTION : Michel Elharrar

+33(0) 6 12 89 45 09michel@seenstudios.fr

CONTACT SEEN STUDIOS : contact@seenstudios.fr

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f‘‘I first became familiar with SEEN’s art and contribution to graffiti culture in the early 90’s when I discovered the SUBWAY ART book. Around the same time I borrowed a VHS copy of the Style Wars mo-vie which features a ton of great trains by SEEN as well as footage of him in action. In the graffiti world, volume of work is paramount, but beyond being incredibly prolific, SEEN always had a diverse range of styles. One late night I was out bombing in London, standing on a ladder myself, when SEEN walked up and asked if I needed help with the lad-der. That was an amazing and surreal moment for me. 30 years on, styles change, but style doesn’t. Thanks SEEN.‘‘

Shepard ‘‘OBEY’’ Fairey

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BANKSY & SEEN & Special Guest, Los Angeles, 2005.Shepard’’OBEY’’Fairey & SEEN, London, 2007.

‘‘SEEN was a graff pioneer, and his work is rooted in that movement, but he has been able to translate his skills beyond trains and walls to paper, canvas, and tat-toos. Flat out, SEEN is a great artist who continues to demonstrate his diversity and evolution. The day I met him ? i was in L.A for my show ‘‘Barely Legal’’ in 2005 and I send him an invitation, and he showed up... I didn’t resist to ask him if he was ok to paint four hands painting collaboration...and we did it ! SEEN was and still is The Godfather of Graffiti, no dout !’’

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CONTACT PRESSE : Steve De La Borie + 33 (0) 6 28 66 32 36 steve@seenstudios.fr CONTACT DISTRIBUTION : Michel Elharrar +33(0) 6 12 89 45 09 michel@seenstudios.fr

CONTACT SEEN STUDIOS : contact@seenstudios.fr SEEN SHOP : www.BLKmarket.net SEEN BLOG : www.Seencity.net FACEBOOK : www.facebook.com/richie6seen

TWITTER : www.twitter.com/Richie_SEEN

Donwload the SEEN kit Média : 300dpi www.Seenstudios.fr/seentees/seen2102_HD_uk.zip 72dpiwww.Seenstudios.fr/seentees/seen2102_uk.zip

Teaser Video : www.seenstudios.fr/video/teaserseenclothing.mov

S E E N C o n t a c t s .

T e x t s , p i c t u r e s & V i d e o .

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