Category Archives: Moroccan Artist

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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Fatima travels to Jordan for the 3rd AYLA International Art Symposium 2018

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Fatima Killeen

Last November I was invited to attend the 3rd AYLA Art Symposium in Aqaba, Jordan to work with twenty-two other artists from different countries for a ten day event. We also had the opportunity to explore Amman, Aqaba, Petra and … 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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Fatima’s art on display in three national museums

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Fatima Killeen

Across the last few years my work has been displayed at museums in Canberra, Sydney  and Melbourne. Two large works along with my life story and other personal items have been on permanent display at the National Museum’s Australian Journeys exhibition since the exhibit opened in 2009. One of the works, … Continue reading →

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Islamic Arts Symposium at the IMA

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Fatima Killeen

Last week the Islamic Museum of Australia invited me to Melbourne to talk at the inaugural Islamic Arts Symposium and attend the Gala Ball on Sunday evening . I spoke about my work and how art affects change by expressing our concerns … Continue reading →

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Sacred group exhibition at M16 – Benita & Fatima

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Fatima Killeen

Fatima Killeen and Benita Tunks in front of the ‘The shroud has no pockets’ and ‘Awakening of an old flame 1 & 2’.

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Sacred exhibition opens at M16 Gallery in Canberra

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Fatima Killeen

Our latest group exhibition “Sacred” opened last night at the M16 Gallery in Canberra. There was a good turnout for the opening and Dr Stephanie Dowrick flew down from Sydney as our guest speaker. The exhibition was curated by the very hard-working Benita Tunks. The … Continue reading →

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Sacred exhibition at M16 Gallery – video interview with Fatima

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Fatima Killeen

The exhibition “Sacred” opens from 15 November to 1 December 2013 at the M16 Gallery in Canberra. The show is curated by Benita Tunks with works on display by Rachel Develin, Tina Fiveash, Gerald Jones, Mary Kayser, Fatima Killeen, Matthew Harding, Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Amanda Stuart, Marcus Tatton and … Continue reading →

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