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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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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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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
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’.
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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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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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Sacred exhibition at M16 Gallery – video interview with Fatima
The exhibition “Sacred” opens from 15 November to 1 December 2013 at the M16 Gallery in Canberra. The show is curated by Benita Tunks with works on display by Rachel Develin, Tina Fiveash, Gerald Jones, Mary Kayser, Fatima Killeen, Matthew Harding, Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Amanda Stuart, Marcus Tatton and … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Stuart, Arab, arabic, Australian Muslim Women's Art Project, Benita Tunks, Bruce Tunks, calligraphy, Canberra, collograph, Fatima, Fatima Killeen, Gerald Jones, Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, M16, Marcus Tatton, Mary Kayser, Matthew Harding, Morocco, peace, Rachel Develin, Sacred, Tina Fiveash, YouTube
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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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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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A Moroccan artist living in Australia 