An exhibition of sculptures of viral memes was held in the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts on Friday, attracting visitors and the attention of netizens. /VCG Photo

The sculptures were inspired by iconic memes on Chinese social media, such as famous Hong Kong singer Jacky Cheung, former NBA basketball player Yao Ming and Director Kim, a character in a South Korean film. /VCG Photo

The exhibition of “memes” soon became a hotspot, attracting not only students on the campus but also local residents. Visitors giggled as they took pictures of the funny memes. /VCG Photo

The sculptor Huang Jiajian said that his artwork was inspired by the viral phenomenon of memes on Chinese social media. He hoped his work could make people rethink the influence of memes, including the negative influence. /VCG Photo