Arsenal unveil astonishing Emirates Stadium revamp as club legends immortalised
Arsenal have unveiled an incredible set of new artwork to give Emirates Stadium a whole new look.
Pictures of club legends like Tony Adams, Thierry Henry, George Armstrong and David Rocastle will feature as the club look to celebrate different eras of the men's and women's teams. Arsenal have already taken down the existing images around the stadium and will begin installing the eight pieces of new artwork from Thursday, January 12.
There will be a huge design which train passengers can see as they go past the stadium and a mural of different supporters’ groups and their flags, badges and banners from all over the world. The Gunners will also install a painting featuring 721 loyal fans who have supported the club as well as drawing inspiration from terrace chants and classic quotes.
There is an artwork celebrating club legends, the Invincibles season, the all-conquering women’s team, a picture of their former Highbury home and academy graduates. It is all aimed at giving the Emirates a major facelift but to also reconnect with the club’s traditions, values and memories of the past.
Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, critically acclaimed artist Reuben Dangoor and distinguished graphic designer David Rudnick helped make the artwork, having had countless meetings with supporters, former players and club servants. Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said: “This has been a fantastic project enabled by so many of the Arsenal family here in Islington and across the world.
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“We started with a blank canvas with the hope of capturing and expressing our rich history, our values of community and progress and reflect what Arsenal stands for in 2023 and beyond. The project has brought together our supporters, community, legends and staff as one. It's a real celebration of the Arsenal community, designed for and by the Arsenal family.”
Former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere, now an academy coach, features in the Future Brilliance piece and said: “Arsenal has been such an important part of my life for so long from such a young age as a player and now here I am writing another chapter with the club as an Academy coach.
“To be part of the artwork is really humbling and a big honour for me personally, but it also shows our commitment to developing young players and is a signal to them about seizing opportunities here. That’s a really important message for our young players but also for young people in our community.”
Artwork Descriptions
Victoria Concordia Crescit tells the story of Arsenal’s iconic players who embody the spirit of the club. Players featured:
George Male
Martin Keown
Emma Byrne
Jayne Ludlow
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Eddie Hapgood
Alex Scott
Marieanne Spacey
Frank McLintock
David Seaman
Tony Adams
David Rocastle
Remember Who You Are pays homage to the memories and history of the club’s former home, Highbury. Players featured:
Kirsty Pealling
John Radford
Alan Smith
Sian Williams
Faye White
David Jack
Kenny Sansom
Cliff Bastin
Ian Wright
Thierry Henry
Ted Drake
David Danskin
Ken Friar
Arsene Wenger
Bob Wilson
David Seaman
Pat Rice
Alex James
Jack Kelsey
George Armstrong
Michael Thomas
David Rocastle
Kevin Campbell
Paul Davis
Reg Lewis
Joe Mercer
Herbert Chapman
George Graham
Bertie Mee
Lee Dixon
Tony Adams
Steve Bould
Nigel Winterburn
Invincible immortalises two of Arsenal’s greatest glories: the women’s Champions League-winning team of 2006/07 and the men’s invincible Premier League season of 2003/04. Players featured:
Dennis Bergkamp
Patrick Vieira
Ray Parlour
Thierry Henry
Arsene Wenger
Robert Pires
Freddie Ljungberg
Sol Campbell
Gilberto
Kolo Toure
Lauren
Edu
Jens Lehmann
Ashley Cole
Anita Asante
Julie Fleeting
Lianne Sanderson
Alex Scott
Jayne Ludlow
Katie Chapman
Rachel Yankey
Mary Phillip
Ciara Grant
Kelly Smith
Vic Akers
Karen Carney
Emma Byrne
Faye White
Players named on trophy:
Pascal Cygan
Sylvain Wiltord
Jose Antonio Reyes
Gael Clichy
Kanu
Martin Keown
Jeremie Aliadiere
David Bentley
Justin Hoyte
Gemma Davison
Sian Larkin
Danielle Buet
Charlotte Gurr
Future Brilliance is inspired by Arsene Wenger’s quote: “Here you have the opportunity to get out the greatness that is in each of you.” The artwork reflects Arsenal’s commitment to providing opportunities for young players to develop and progress. Players featured:
Charlie George
Jack Wilshere
David O’Leary
Kelly Smith
Rachel Yankey
Paul Davis
Paul Merson
Lianne Sanderson
Pat Rice
Liam Brady
Tony Adams