Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat, actively involved in the civil rights movement and instrumental in the creation of the United Nations. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 and stated in his Nobel Peace Prize lecture: “The road to peace can never be traversed by threatening to fight at every bend.”
These words are reflected in the art installation One way or another by the artist Tom Biddulph. Through the visual language of everyday objects, a message of hope is displayed to the audience. The artwork consists of a set of reimagined luminous road signs. Together, they form a message to humanity, suggesting a shared direction for the future.
NOBEL WEEK LIGHTS
6–14 December 2025
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Tom Biddulph
Tom Biddulph was born in England and now lives and works in the Netherlands. Biddulph’s installations often make use of familiar everyday items and use them as a vehicle to convey a deeper message.
Recent projects include a fourth commission for the Amsterdam Light Festival, an exhibition at A Flag Gallery in Amsterdam, and a commission for a public park in Wigan in the UK.
One way or another was created by Tom Biddulph and co-commissioned by Wigan Council, Lightpool, and Light Up Lancaster.
Nobel Week Lights
Art lighting up Stockholm
Read about Nobel Week Lights, a free light festival taking place in Stockholm during the darkest time of the year.
NOBEL WEEK LIGHTS
6–14 December
Free admission
The festival is free to visit, and open to everyone
Opening hours
The artworks are open daily, between 16:00-22:00