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Cher Tan on Representation: Two Way Mirrors

Cher Tan, Runway Journal, Issue 38

In this climate of aggressive individualism, unique-ness is sold to us as a commodity, but I don’t claim to stand out. Stories like mine will only keep unfolding, and each of us is alone until we can clearly see ourselves in the mirror.

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