Mark Zuckerberg Slammed For Commissioning ‘Avatar’-Style, 7-Foot Statue Of Wife Priscilla Chan

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparked a lively online discussion after posting a photo on Instagram of a striking seven-foot-tall statue resembling his wife, Priscilla Chan. The statue, commissioned by Zuckerberg, was created by renowned New York-based artist Daniel Arsham and is situated next to a tree in a lavish garden.

In the post, Chan can be seen holding a mug that matches the statue’s color. She humorously commented, “The more of me the better?” The statue, draped in a flowing silver garment, merges elements of ancient Roman sculpture with a futuristic aesthetic, drawing comparisons to the T-1000 character from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Zuckerberg referenced the statue’s inspiration in his caption, writing, “Bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife.”

The statue’s design is particularly eye-catching, featuring a reflective silver robe wrapped around a figure with a blueish-green hue. This color palette evokes a modernized and smoothed-out version of the weathered copper appearance of the Statue of Liberty. The statue’s imposing size and unusual coloring quickly sparked online commentary, with some likening it to characters from the movie Avatar, and others playfully dubbing Zuckerberg the ultimate “wife guy.”

Many fans on social media thought it was a bad idea. “So much money. Such deplorable taste,” one wrote.

Zuckerberg and Chan’s relationship dates back to 2003 when the couple met as students at Harvard University. They married in 2012 and are now parents to three daughters.

Daniel Arsham, the artist behind the statue, has gained acclaim for his work across various mediums, including sculpture, architecture, drawing and film. His unique style, which he describes as “fictional archaeology,” often blends historical and contemporary elements.

Earlier this year, Arsham opened the exhibition “Phases” at Fotografiska New York. However, his studio recently faced controversy. Last month, employees filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Arsham of violating national labor laws.