Who are you?
I'm Vicky Gu, an editor and strategist based in Brooklyn, with roots in Dallas and Shanghai. This newsletter is where I send field notes on my work and art, and sometimes commentary on larger cultural moments. See more at vickygu.com, and/or follow along on Instagram and Twitter.
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