“You can’t let me go.” Priscilla Chan poses next to a giant statue of herself, commissioned by Mark Zuckerberg.

Some prefer flowers, others jewelry. And then there’s Mark Zuckerberg. To express his love for Priscilla Chan, the tech genius commissioned a gorgeous statue of his wife. The pediatrician and mother of three, Maxima, 7, Augustus, 6, and Aurelia, 1, is seen in this photo shared on her Instagram account on Tuesday, August 13.
who sips a hot drink in a robe and poses next to a romantic, giant version of himself. “I am reviving the Roman tradition of making sculptures of women,” commented Mark Zuckerberg next to his publication.

A statue with a pseudo-historical aesthetic, signed by American artist Daniel Arsham, known in the art world for his anachronistic works, which he describes as “future relics of the present”. In a style we instantly recognize when we see this piece for the billionaire couple, Priscilla is made to look like a Greek goddess with wind-blown hair and Roman attire. The difference with genuine Greco-Roman sculpture. The work is turquoise blue and the dress appears to be silver.

Some in the comments said they were impressed by the statue’s artistic qualities. Others, however, scoffed at this daring gift. “This is the most ‘billionaire’ thing anyone has ever done,” one netizen commented. “I was literally going to buy the same thing for my wife. I have to find something else now,” quipped another. And they are not the only ones. Priscilla Chan also humorously shared the post, writing on her Instagram account; “You can’t let me go!”

From Harvard to Silicon Valley

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg met in 2003 when they were both students at Harvard. Married for two decades, they have witnessed their professional ascensions, she with Meta, he in his career as a doctor. The geek icon celebrated his 40th birthday last May. It is an opportunity for his wife to throw a party, gathering their loved ones and highlighting the memories of their strong moments. As for the gifts received by Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan will certainly also be focused on originality.