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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
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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
Posted in Australia, Australian art, Collograph, Islamic art, Mixed media, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist, Moroccans overseas, Morocco, printmaker
Tagged Australian Muslim Artists, Fatima, islamic, Islamic Museum of Australia, Killeen, La Trobe University, Moroccan, Muslim Women, The Crooked Narrative
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Fatima travels to Jordan for the 3rd AYLA International Art Symposium 2018
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
Posted in Islamic art, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist, Moroccans overseas, Morocco, Painting
Tagged 2018, Aqaba, art, AYLA, AYLA International Art Symposium, Fatima Killeen, Jordan, Moroccan, Moroccan artist, Morocco, Petra, Red Sea
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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
Posted in Australia, Australian art, Canberra, Collograph, Islamic art, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist
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
Posted in Australia, Australian art, Canberra, Collograph, Islamic art, Mixed media, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist, Moroccan Films, Moroccans overseas, Morocco, printmaker
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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Sacred group exhibition at M16 – Benita & Fatima
Fatima Killeen and Benita Tunks in front of the ‘The shroud has no pockets’ and ‘Awakening of an old flame 1 & 2’.
Posted in Australia, Australian art, Canberra, Collograph, Islamic art, Mixed media, Moorish, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist
Tagged ammunition box, arabic, Australia Council for the Arts, Australian Muslim Women's Art Project, Bismillah, calligraphy, collograph, drip bags, Fatima, heart, infusion, Killeen, M16, marocaine, Mihrab, Moorish, Moroccan, Moroccan explorer, mosque, shroud, sinus rhythm
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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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Tagged Arab, arabic, calligraphy, Canberra Islamic Centre, collograph, Fatima, Human Rights Commission, illegal, immigrant, interviews, Iraq, islamic, Killeen, Maroc, marocaine, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim, Muslim Women, painter, Palestine, peace, printmaker, video
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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
Posted in Australia, Moroccan art, Sydney
Tagged Arab, arabic, faith, Fashion, Fusion, High fashion, Killeen, Maroc, marocaine, Moroccan, Morocco, museum, Muslim, Muslim Women, Powerhouse
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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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Tagged Arab, arabic, calligraphy, collograph, etchings, family, Fatima, government, humanity, islamic, justice, Killeen, love, Maroc, marocaine, Moorish, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim, Muslim Women, No Added Sugar, peace, politics, Ramadan, rligion, roses, Rumi
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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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Tagged Arab, arabic, Australian Muslim Women's Art Project, borders, calligraphy, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, dervish, Fatima, feather, islamic, Maroc, marocaine, meridian, Moorish, Moroccan, Moroccan art, Morocco, Muslim Women, No Added Sugar, pen, Ramadan, ring, Rumi, Sara, whirling
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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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A Moroccan artist living in Australia 