Noticing the Neglected: Public Architecture, Perfect Days, and Perspectives on Equity

Schedule

Fri Nov 21 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA

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"Noticing the Neglected: Public Architecture, Perfect Days, and Perspectives on Equity" examines the neglected through in-depth study of the 2023 Wim Wenders film "Perfect Days": neglected architecture, neglected literary tropes, neglected music—but most importantly, neglected people. The symposium investigates inequities faced by members of our society - such as the unhoused, women, and youth. It brings to light issues of equity and social justice by considering how the built environment as well as filmic, literary and auditory contexts can support expressions of dignity for all in our society.
For full details, including the scheduled screening of "Perfect Days" at the Pickford Film Center, visit https://cfpa.wwu.edu/event/noticing-neglected-public-architecture-perfect-days-and-perspectives-equity
You may also register to attend the symposium sessions via Zoom at our website.
This symposium is supported by a generous grant from the Social Justice and Equity Committee at Western, with additional funding from WWU's East Asian Studies Program, the Department of Art & Art History, and the College of Fine and Performing Arts.
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Western Washington University, High St at Wwu Haggard Hall, 518 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

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