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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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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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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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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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Thirty Daily Greetings – Day 27 – Journey of Surrogacy and Resilience – Tree detail


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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