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- Collision exhibition reviewed in the Canberra Times by Sasha Grishin
- Fatima Killeen – Printing the collograph plate “No to War”
- Opening of the Collision exhibition by Fatima Killeen in the City News
- SBS Arabic 24 interviews Fatima about her new exhibition “Collision”
- Collision article by Muhammad Bakir in Watanpress newspaper
- Collision: conflict of sacred realities exhibition by Fatima Killeen opens on 6th September at Belconnen Arts Centre
- Fatima Killeen featured in the Special Arts Issue of Canberra en Français
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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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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
Posted in Australia, Islamic art, Moroccans overseas, Morocco
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
Posted in Australia, Australian art, Canberra, Collograph, Islamic art, Moorish, Moroccan art, Moroccan Artist, Moroccans overseas, Morocco, Painting, printmaker, Sydney
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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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
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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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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Tagged Arab, arabic, Arts, Australi, Australia Council for the Arts, Australian Muslim Women's Art Project, Casula, Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Centre, Fatima, Human, Human Rights Commission, in, islamic, Killeen, Maroc, marocaine, Moroccan art, Morocco, mother, Muslim, Muslim Women, No Added Sugar, Palestine, peace, Powerhouse, Right Now, Rights
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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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