Blur Album Analysis

Julian Opie. Born in London, Opie was raised in Oxford, where he attended the Dragon School and Magdalen College School. He attended Goldsmith's School of Art in London from 1979-82. He then attended Chelsea College of Art and became a teacher.

Opie's style was brought into the public eye when he was asked to design the cover for a compilation by British band Blur, Blur: The Best Of. On the cover, the band members (clockwise from top left) Graham Coxon, Alex James, Dave Rowntree and Damon Albarn are transformed into Opie's style.

Blur: The Best Of is a greatest hits compilation album by English Britpop band Blur, first released in late 2000 and is the final Blur album by Food Records. It was released on CD, cassette tape, MiniDisc, double 12" vinyl record, DVD and VHS. The painting of this Blur album can be found at the National Portrait Gallery in London, England.