Mark Zuckerberg commissioning artist Daniel Arsham to create a 7-foot-tall statue of his wife, Priscilla, for their backyard wasn't what we predicted for 2024, but here we are. The Facebook CEO is making headlines for 'bringing back the Roman tradition of making sculptures of your wife' in a viral Instagram post, showing Priscilla posed next to her metal likeness.
The work depicts Priscilla in an oxidized copper color, standing regally on a flowing, almost liquid-looking base. A silver shroud is draped across the statue, reaching back like a set of wings. Though Zuckerberg's take on yard art is unique, to say the least, it's not new. There is a long tradition of using sculptures and art to bring a focal point and add interest to a backyard. In fact, according to the experts, it's one of the simplest ways to transform your outdoor space into a design-led sanctuary.
