MARK ZUCKERBERG COMMISSIONS FAMOUS ARTIST TO INSTALL SCULPTURE OF HIS WIFE

Daniel Arsham, an American artist, recently revealed his most recent piece, which appears to take inspiration from classical sculpture in both form and intent. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, commissioned the New York-based artist to create an enormous sculpture of his cherished wife, Priscilla Chan. The sculpture depicts Chan in mid-stride and looks to be seven feet tall. Her likeness was cast by the artist in the green colour of oxidised copper and coated in a deep teal finish.

Chan has a determined yet tender expression. When viewed from the front, a highly reflective silver cloak that flows around her and rises well above her body almost gives the appearance of wings. The sculpture is supported by an oxidised copper base that features wave-like figures that mimic the slick garment's movement. "Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife," wrote Zuckerberg in the caption of a photo of Chan standing next to the sculpture that was uploaded to Instagram. The picture shows his wife standing casually, drinking from a mug while donning a bathrobe. "The more of me the better?" was Chan's response in the comments. 

Journalist Gayle King questioned Zuckerberg in a comment regarding the origins of the article. "I just try to keep a steady stream of creative projects going," Zuckerberg retorted. I've been joking about creating a sculpture of her for years, so when the chance to collaborate with Arsham presented itself, I took the plunge.

The artwork has received much positive feedback, amusement, and criticism since it was first shared on Instagram. "This is the most billionaire thing to do ever," a commenter said. While some praised the sculptor's excellent work, others thought the sculpture was a hideous depiction of Chan.

Arsham is well-known for his affinity for antiquity and for having worked with designers such as Dior and Tiffany. In an investigation of the timeless nature of art, he has combined aspects of traditional architecture and art into his sculptures and produced fossilized remnants of modern items. He said to Ignant, "The majority of the projects I work on are an invitation to reimagine your position within time."

In 2003, Chan and Zuckerberg got married while attending Harvard University as college students. She considers herself a "science nerd," a paediatrician, a philanthropist, and a former teacher. August, Aurelia, and Maxima are the names of Zuckerberg and Chan's three daughters collectively.