Mark Zuckerberg taps Daniel Arsham to make statue of his wife for his backyard

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg seems to have taken a page—or perhaps a scroll—from history with his latest tribute to his wife, Dr Priscilla Chan. In a gesture reminiscent of Roman emperors who immortalized their spouses in stone, Zuckerberg has commissioned acclaimed New York sculptor Daniel Arsham to create a statue of Dr Chan for their backyard.

 

Arsham, famous for his works that look like unearthed artifacts from the future, has delivered another mind-bending piece. It evokes the grandeur of classical sculpture while being relevant to the times. The statue, rendered in matte turquoise and shimmering metallic silver, exudes an aura of a modern relic.

 

Zuckerberg shared the unveiling of this artwork on social media, offering a rare glimpse into his personal life. Alongside a photo of Dr Chan, casually sipping from a mug that matched the statue’s turquoise hue, he quipped about “bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife.” Zuckerberg’s own admiration for the Roman Empire is well-documented, both in his professional decisions and personal musings.

 

 

 

 

 

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And for Zuckerberg and Chan, whose history goes back to their Harvard days, it’s a monument not just to a shared past but to a future filled with continued partnership and mutual admiration.

 

 

• https://brobible.com/culture/article/mark-zuckerberg-unveils-statue-of-wife-dr-priscilla-chan/ 
• https://www.hola.com/us/celebrities/20240813712474/mark-zuckerberg-unveils-impressive-statue-wife/ 

 

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