Courtesy of GorillazMusic / NewsMusic / NewsGorillaz enlist over 40 artists to share ‘new interpretations’ of the bandThe Gorillaz Art Book features artwork from co-creator Jamie Hewlett, Robert Smith, Slaves’ Laurie Vincent, and many moreShareLink copied ✔️December 10, 2021December 10, 2021TextThom Waite To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gorillaz’ self-titled debut album, Gorillaz co-creator and artist Jamie Hewlett has enlisted more than 40 artists to share reimagined versions of the virtual band. These “new interpretations” have been collected in a new, over 250-page coffee table book in collaboration switch Z2 Comics — the company behind the Gorillaz Almanac — simply titled The Gorillaz Art Book. “Gorillaz have always collaborated with music, but this is the first time we’ve done an art collaboration,” says Hewlett in a statement on the anniversary project. “I’ve really enjoyed working with so many of my favorite artists and the result is this amazing book.” Artists that have contributed to The Gorillaz Art Book include Song Machine collaborators such as The Cure’s Robert Smith and Laurie Vincent (of Slaves, who featured alongside slowthai on the project’s debut track “Momentary Bliss”). Hewlett himself also shares a new version of Gorillaz for the book, alongside Jack Black, and other artists and illustrators who have worked on everything from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to The Powerpuff Girls and Adventure Time. Last month, the group also announced an expansive Gorillaz reissue, with the box set featuring demos, live recordings, B-sides, and more artwork from Hewlett. Soon, we’ll also be treated to a feature-length take on the Gorillaz universe, according to creator Damon Albarn. The musician confirmed that he’s working on a Studio Ghibli-esque project with Netflix in a November interview, saying: “It’s something we’ve been wanting to do for a very long time. It’s been through so many incarnations…” In the meantime, take a look at the official announcement for The Gorillaz Art Book below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new albumThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracks GucciEsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci’s AW26 afterpartyWatch: Oklou on favourite films, parenthood, and how to say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversation6 times Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap forwardLil Uzi Vert: ‘Everything’s too goth, we need more steampunk’fakemink 101: The rise of ‘London’s saviour’ in numbers5 of the best Oklou collabs, ranked‘Alt girls get their flowers’: Oklou and PinkPantheress go head-to-headWatch: fakemink on lust, obsessive fans and his new album, TerrifiedEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy