Author Archives: Fatima Killeen

About Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen is a Moroccan painter/printmaker from Casablanca now living in Canberra, Australia

Article about Fatima Killeen in the Al Maghribia newspaper (Morocco)


On International Women’s Day the Al Maghribia newspaper published an article about Fatima while she is travelling in Morocco. Read the article HERE

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Fatima Killeen exhibiting at Spot les Rencontres Artistiques Exposition de Peinture in Rabat


Fatima is currently in Morocco and exhibiting in Rabat along with 30 other Moroccan artists at the Spot the Encounters Art Painting Exhibition from 19 to 31 March 2013 at the Cultural Complex Agdal, organized by the Association of Visual Arts in … Continue reading

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Video interview with Fatima Killeen – Moroccan artist, painter, printmaker


In 2004 the Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) produced a government sponsored video about the centre and its members. I was one of three people interviewed to show how the centre interacts with the community. A seven minute excerpt showing footage in my studio and some of my artworks is … Continue reading

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Faith Fashion Fusion – Read Fatima’s Story online


A few weeks ago I was invited to write a few paragraphs about my art and fashion for the Sartorial Stories pages on the Faith Fashion Fusion website. For those who have not been to the Sydney Powerhouse Museum in recent times, the … Continue reading

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No Added Sugar on the Human Rights in Australia Blog


Artworks from the Australian Muslim Women (No Added Sugar) exhibition held at Casula Powerhouse Arts Center earlier in the year have been posted on the Right Now – Human Rights in Australia blog. If you didn’t see the exhibition here is your chance  – CLICK … Continue reading

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Thrity Daily Greetings – Day 30 – Rumiyat: Dreaming of Paradise


Fatima Killeen Rumiyat: Dreaming of Paradise 2007 Etchings, dry roses, found objects on wood 3 pieces 30cm (L) x 25cm(W) x 10cm(D) each The world of Rumi is unique. It is a sanctum where religion, status, race or political forces … Continue reading

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 29 – In the name of Rumi


  Fatima Killeen In the name of Rumi 2012 Colour collograph, wood, found Dervish image & objects 54cm x 32cm x 15cm “When we came to Australia, we brought nothing with us from Iran, but Rumi was always in our … Continue reading

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 28 – The Gathering


Fatima Killeen The gathering 2012 Wheat, henna, acrylic on canvas on table 65cm x 70cm “The gathering” is the outcome from the final workshop with the Muslim women in Canberra. My idea is nurtured by the gathering of women back home … Continue reading

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 27 – Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience – Tree detail


Fatima Killeen Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience 2010 – Tree detail Etching on paper, found objects on wooden box 70cm x 90cm Entry in Blake Art Prize 2011 – selected for Directors Cut online CLICK on the image to enlarge

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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 26 – Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience


Fatima Killeen Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience  2010 Etching on paper, found objects on wooden box 70cm x 90cm Entry in Blake Art Prize 2011 – selected for Directors Cut online CLICK on the image to enlarge To all pilgrims … Continue reading

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