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National Museum of Australia
Fatima's work was on permanent display in the Australian Journeys exhibition which has now closed for renovation
Moroccan Mile Markers
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Faith, Fashion, Fusion
Muslim Women's style in Australia at the SYDNEY POWERHOUSE MUSEUM
Islamic Museum of Australia
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Tag Archives: islamic
Never the Twain shall Meet – Fatima ‘s new exhibition at ANCA in May
Exhibition opening on Friday 1st May 2026 at 6pm.
Posted in Australian art, Canberra, Collograph, Islamic art, Mixed media, Moorish, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist, Moroccans overseas, Morocco, Painting, printmaker
Tagged Arab, arabic, calligraphy, Fatima, islamic, Killeen, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim Women
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Belco Arts said ‘Let there be prints’! And prints filled the walls…..review by Sasha Grishin
“Belco Arts put a call out to printmakers throughout Australia to participate in an exhibition with the theme of Habitat – “being the place or environment where we as humans, plants, or animals naturally are located or have found ourselves residing in”. … Continue reading
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Tagged Fatima, islamic, Killeen, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco
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Faith is intrinsic to life – AMUST
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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Tagged Fatima, islamic, Killeen, Moroccan, Muslim Women
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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.
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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Tagged Australian Muslim Artists, Fatima, islamic, Islamic Museum of Australia, Killeen, La Trobe University, Moroccan, Muslim Women, The Crooked Narrative
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All Muslims should not be blamed for actions of select few, Canberra artist – 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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Tagged Fatima, islamic, Islamophobia, Killeen, Moroccan, Morocco, Muslim, Muslim Women, peace
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TV interviews with 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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Tagged Arab, arabic, calligraphy, collograph, Fatima, islamic, Islamic Museum of Australia, Killeen, Maroc, marocaine, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim, Muslim Women
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ABC Radio – Islamic Fusion
I talked about the new Islamic Museum of Australia in my previous post – here is a link to an audio clip of the ABC Radio program The Spirit of Things with Dr Rachael Kohn. In the program Rachael talks about … Continue reading
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Tagged ABC Radio, Arab, arabic, calligraphy, islamic, Islamic Fusion, Islamic Museum of Australia, Moroccan art, Muslim, Muslim Women
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Fatima’s art on display in three national museums
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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Tagged arabic, Australian War Memorial, calligraphy, collograph, Conflicts 1945 to today, Fatima, Iraq war, islamic, Islamic Museum of Australia, Journeys, Killeen, Looted, marocaine, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim Women, National Museum of Australia, printmaker
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Sacred exhibition opens at M16 Gallery in Canberra
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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Tagged Arab, Arab uprising, arabic, Benita Tunks, calligraphy, Canberra Times, drip bags, Fatima, interviews, islamic, Killeen, M16, Mihrab, Moroccan art, Morocco, peace, Sacred, shroud
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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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A Moroccan artist living in Australia 