Category Archives: Morocco

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

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Fatima Killeen

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

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Fatima Killeen

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

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

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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No Added Sugar on the Human Rights in Australia Blog

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

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

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

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

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

  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 27 – Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience – Tree detail

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

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

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Fatima Killeen

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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