This latter only shows that cats, art and memes are natural allies. Ai Weiwei’s head on the body of a Grass Mud Horse, a symbol of defiance against Internet censorship.

A Russian artist has become an internet sensation after painting her ginger tabby into world famous masterpieces. Channel 4 News speaks to Svetlana Petrova - while viewers sent us their own versions.

A crypto art rendition of the Nyan Cat meme sold for about $590,000 on Friday. Crypto art represents a $100 million market and allows digital artists to monetize memes.

Neither of those cats is a meme star — yet. Update, Friday, March 12 : “Kitty Cat Dance” sold early Friday for 2 ETH, or about $3,500. Ibsen said he was “super satisfied” with the payoff.