The Tunisian revolution in a riot of colours

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Scissors, representing the old censorship, are a popular motif in many of the images. swissinfo.ch

"At last my colours are free." swissinfo.ch

The spring of revolutions swissinfo.ch

"Shove off!" - one of the popular slogans of the revolution, addressed to Ben Ali. A well-known video shows demonstrators waving their hands as they chanted the word. Tunis' landmark clock tower stands in the square where demonstrations took place. swissinfo.ch

After Ben Ali's departure on January 14, 2011 neigbouring Libyans are encouraged to take up the fight against their dictator. swissinfo.ch

Tunisian flags feature in many of the pictures. The raised hands again reflect the well-known gesture that accompanied the chanting of the slogan "dégage". swissinfo.ch

Tunisian flags feature in many of the pictures swissinfo.ch

Another painting using the motif of the hands raised to accompany the chanting of the slogan "dégage". swissinfo.ch

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The word "justice" in French and "liberation!" in Arabic - two of the demands of the revolution. swissinfo.ch

"Shove off" written in different scripts. The plane is taking Ben Ali into exile. swissinfo.ch

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In an action arranged by their union, Tunisian artists expressed their delight in their new freedoms after the 2011 revolution.

They were invited to decorate the supports of an urban motorway in Tunis.Some contain overtly political references; others are left to the viewer to interpret. (Images: Julia Slater, swissinfo.ch)