Tag Archives: Muslim Women

Fatima Killeen becomes first woman to win Muslim art prize


Canberra City News – Helen Musa CLICK HERE to read the article

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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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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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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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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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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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Islamic Arts Symposium at the IMA


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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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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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

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No Added Sugar on the Human Rights in Australia Blog


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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