Artist talk – Nobel Week Lights

Welcome to Nobel Prize Museum to meet Saadia Hussain, Hugo Laliberté and Jonathan Jeanson – three of the artists illuminating Stockholm during the 2025 edition of Nobel Week Lights.

The artists will share behind the scenes stories about creating spectacular artworks at a city scale as well as the ways they’ve incorporated the discoveries and contributions of Nobel Prize laureates into their impactful installations.  

The conversation will be moderated by Lara Szabo Greisman, Festival Director and Co-founder of Nobel Week Lights.

About Nobel Week Lights

Nobel Week Lights is a light art festival showcasing projection mapping, sculptures and interactive artworks inspired by Nobel Prize awarded discoveries, literature and peace work. Since it was founded in 2020 the festival has engaged more than 3,4 million visitors, bringing people together and lighting up the city centre of Stockholm in the darkest time of the year.

Nobel Week Lights is presented by the Nobel Prize Museum, curated and produced by Troika.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore the artworks. Nobel Week Lights is free and open between December 6–14, every day between 16:00-22:00. 

Saadia Hussain

Saadia Hussain is an artist whose practice is rooted in the belief that art is a right for all. Her work centers on collective creation, using dialogue, patterns, and color as tools for inclusion.

Drawing on influences from both Pakistan and Sweden, Hussain creates a multifaceted aesthetic that bridges cultures.

In 2018, she received the Stockholm City Art Honorary Prize for her socially engaged artistic practice.

Ottomata

Ottomata is a Montreal-based experiential design studio creating interactive installations in public spaces without wearable technology.

Founded in 2017 by Hugo Laliberté and Jonathan Jeanson, the studio combines technical expertise with artistic vision to craft body-centered experiences. They have presented internationally – from Tokyo to Dubai, Paris, London, and New York.

Recognised with multiple awards, Ottomata pushes the boundaries of interaction while prioritising accessibility, collectivity, and artistic integrity.

Lara Szabo Greisman

Lara Szabo Greisman co-founded Nobel Week Lights in 2020, now one of the Nordic region’s largest light festivals.

Showcasing light art tied to Nobel Prize laureates’ discoveries, the festival blends art, science, and public engagement through diverse installations, education, and outreach, fostering deep audience connections to culture in public spaces.

The artistic program of the festival aims to inspire, engage, and make groundbreaking ideas accessible to all.