Arsenal unveil astonishing Emirates Stadium revamp as club legends immortalised

11 January 2023 , 18:00

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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 genuinely couldn’t have brought this project to life without everyone working together and giving their passion and dedication to this work. I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has been involved and made this unique piece of work possible.

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New artwork will begin to be installed on Thursday, January 12 (Arsenal FC)

“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.”

Arsenal pay homage to their history and legendary figures in their new installations (Arsenal FC)

Artwork Descriptions

Victoria Concordia Crescit tells the story of Arsenal’s iconic players who embody the spirit of the club. Players featured:

1. George Male

2. Martin Keown

3. Emma Byrne

4. Jayne Ludlow

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5. Ian Wright

6. Eddie Hapgood

7. Alex Scott

8. Marieanne Spacey

9. Frank McLintock

10. David Seaman

11. Tony Adams

12. David Rocastle

Remember Who You Are pays homage to the memories and history of the club’s former home, Highbury. Players featured:

1. Kirsty Pealling

2. John Radford

3. Alan Smith

4. Sian Williams

5. Faye White

6. David Jack

7. Kenny Sansom

8. Cliff Bastin

9. Ian Wright

10. Thierry Henry

11. Ted Drake

12. David Danskin

13. Ken Friar

14. Arsene Wenger

15. Bob Wilson

16. David Seaman

17. Pat Rice

18. Alex James

19. Jack Kelsey

20. George Armstrong

21. Michael Thomas

22. David Rocastle

23. Kevin Campbell

24. Paul Davis

25. Reg Lewis

26. Joe Mercer

27. Herbert Chapman

28. George Graham

29. Bertie Mee

30. Lee Dixon

31. Tony Adams

32. Steve Bould

33. 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:

1. Dennis Bergkamp

2. Patrick Vieira

3. Ray Parlour

4. Thierry Henry

5. Arsene Wenger

6. Robert Pires

7. Freddie Ljungberg

8. Sol Campbell

9. Gilberto

10. Kolo Toure

11. Lauren

12. Edu

13. Jens Lehmann

14. Ashley Cole

15. Anita Asante

16. Julie Fleeting

17. Lianne Sanderson

18. Alex Scott

19. Jayne Ludlow

20. Katie Chapman

21. Rachel Yankey

22. Mary Phillip

23. Ciara Grant

24. Kelly Smith

25. Vic Akers

26. Karen Carney

27. Emma Byrne

28. Faye White

Players named on trophy:

1. Pascal Cygan

2. Sylvain Wiltord

3. Jose Antonio Reyes

4. Gael Clichy

5. Kanu

6. Martin Keown

7. Jeremie Aliadiere

8. David Bentley

9. Justin Hoyte

10. Gemma Davison

11. Sian Larkin

12. Danielle Buet

13. 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:

1. Charlie George

2. Jack Wilshere

3. David O’Leary

4. Kelly Smith

5. Rachel Yankey

6. Paul Davis

7. Paul Merson

8. Lianne Sanderson

9. Pat Rice

10. Liam Brady

11. Tony Adams

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