# Universal Rights?: A Dialogue ![MassArt Universal Rights?: A Dialogue event poster](/sites/g/files/omnuum4426/files/styles/hwp_5_4__480x385/public/2026-10/MassArt%20universal%20rights%20dialogue%20poster_0.png?itok=mar_CXmQ) #### calendar\_today Date and Time **November 4, 2026** 06:30PM - 08:30PM EST #### pin\_drop Location **MassArt- Tower Auditorium** [Boston, MA 02115 United States ]() Join internationally-recognized visual artist Banu Cennetoğlu, Harvard professor and award-winning author Sarah Lewis, and Barr Foundation President & CEO Ali Noorani in conversation with MassArt President Mary K. Grant for a timely discussion exploring the intersections of artistic practice, universal rights, and visual culture. Programmed in collaboration with MassArt Art Museum (MAAM)’s[ current exhibitions](https://maam.massart.edu/exhibitions), this panel will examine the ideals, images, and institutions that shape our understanding of contemporary life. MAAM will be open following the panel. 6:30-7:30p | Panel 7:30-8:30p | MAAM open for viewing (optional) [*For more information*](https://maam.massart.edu/event/universal-rights-dialogue) See also:- [ Greater Boston ](/events/greater-boston) - [ Lewis ](/poi/lewis) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#) Save: [ Add to calendar calendar\_today ](https://haa.fas.harvard.edu/node/1618166/event-feed.ics) Copy link link