TUNISIA 2025
Stencil art and sign interventions under the Tunisian sun
December 2025. The call of the unknown led me this time to the shores of the Mediterranean bound for Tunisia! This journey was not merely an exploration of landscapes and history but, as always, a quest for new walls upon which to leave an artistic mark.
From the ancient history of Carthage to the modern vibrancy of Tunis (and many other cities I’ll reveal soon!), Tunisia proved to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Steeped in history, the narrow streets and local atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for my creations.
I had the privilege of introducing my stencils to this vibrant country, blending my "old school" spirit and signature characters with its rich culture.
TUNIS
The Salwa Hotel: The Sleeping Giant of Borj Cedria
Located on the south coast of Tunis, in Borj Cedria, the Salwa Hotel (often associated with the Salwa-Africana complex) is today a concrete silhouette that haunts the coastline.
Inaugurated at a time when Tunisian tourism was booming, the Salwa Hotel was not limited to a simple building. It was part of a vast complex including the Carthage Africana amusement park.
A massive resort that offered hundreds of rooms, multiple swimming pools, massive reception rooms and direct access to the beach. During the 80s and 90s, it was a destination of choice for Tunisian families and foreign tourists seeking proximity to the capital while enjoying the sea.
Like many hotels in this area, the resort suffered from management problems and increasing debt to national banks. The Borj Cedria/Soliman area has gradually lost its international tourist attractiveness in favor of Hammamet or Sousse, better equipped with modern infrastructure. The crisis in the tourism sector after the 2011 revolution was the final blow for the already fragile structures.
Today, the Salwa Hotel is completely abandoned.
The aesthetics of decline: The rooms are emptied into sand dunes which have appeared inside, the tiles torn up and the vegetation reclaims its rights in the old swimming pools. The frescoes and neo-Moorish architecture still visible contrast with the debris.
CARTHAGE
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