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.

"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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"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

Ian Wright

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