Category Archives: Australia

Faith is intrinsic to life – AMUST

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Fatima Killeen

It was ambiguous at first, whether she was praying or washing clothes. This anticipated ritual became a reassuring sight, as it gave me a sense of peace and a resolve between exiting a dream and the start of a new … Continue reading →

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Fatima awarded the People’s Choice Award in the 2023 Lanyon Art Prize

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Fatima Killeen

In 2022, Galleries Museum + Heritage launched a biennial art prize to support ACT and regional artists to exhibit their works and encourage a deeper and contemporary appreciation of Canberra’s cultural and natural heritage through artistic engagements with our historic … Continue reading →

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Fatima Killeen – one of the country’s most highly regarded Muslim artists is the recipient of the Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize 2021.

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Fatima Killeen

The collograph print titled ‘The Crooked Narrative’ fuses images of a pomegranate and a hand grenade. La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor Professor John Dewar AO, said the University is committed to supporting initiatives such as the Australian Muslim Artists Art Prize … Continue reading →

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Collision exhibition reviewed in the Canberra Times by Sasha Grishin

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

“Serene beauty and urgent tone have a powerful message” Read the review HERE or CLICK on the image below.

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Fatima Killeen – Printing the collograph plate “No to War”

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima working in her printing studio at home.

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Fatima Killeen featured in the Special Arts Issue of Canberra en Français

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

The French community magazine, Canberra en Français, highlighted my work in their latest issue. The article in French and English outlines my art practice, the techniques behind my work and also includes photographs taken in my home studio. CLICK on … Continue reading →

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SBS Radio Arabic – From Morocco to Canberra: Success story of Artist Fatima Killeen

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

In January 2018, Fatima was recorded in an interview in Arabic discussing her work, art awards and the acquisition of her artworks by a number of Australian institutions. Click on the image below to listen to the SBS Radio Arabic … Continue reading →

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Ballades Migratoires – Fatima Killeen – AwacerTV

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

A short video about my art produced for AwacerTV in Morocco

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All Muslims should not be blamed for actions of select few, Canberra artist – Fatima Killeen

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Fatima Killeen

In an article accompanying the Australia Wide video story “When art and culture collide” ABC reporter Karen Percy talks with Fatima about her art and politics. Like many Australian Muslims, the Moroccan-born artist is worried about Islamophobia aimed at ordinary Muslims who … Continue reading →

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TV interviews with Fatima Killeen

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Fatima Killeen

Over the years I have often been asked to comment on international and national current affairs. Film crews and reporters visit my home for various stories or content for documentaries. I have even been filmed preparing Moroccan food for several overseas cooking shows … Continue reading →

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