Fatima Khan is a British-Pakistani fine artist known for exploring themes of inequality, identity, and justice. Rooted in her heritage and global perspective, she uses art to challenge societal norms and shed light on overlooked issues. A graduate of Kingston School of Art (2020), Fatima is best known for The Female Gaze, a series featuring large-scale, vibrant representations of women that confront power dynamics and systemic inequality.
Her iconic fingerprint works, such as The Seven-Year Itch and Marilyn, symbolize individuality and collective struggle. By creating portraits from thousands of her own fingerprints, she transforms a simple mark into a metaphor for identity, resilience, and connection.
Fatima’s growing presence in the art world is reflected in her inclusion in the Howden Family Private Collection, where six pieces are held, including three owned by Filippo Guerrini-Maraldi. She was also commissioned to create work for David Howden, CEO of Hyperion Insurance Group, now displayed in his Cornubry home.
Her work has earned recognition through the Liberty Specialty Markets Art Award and was featured in Bloomberg Contemporaries in 2020, further cementing her reputation as a fearless artist.
Currently, Fatima is working on a new series of fingerprint-based pop art, blending her signature technique with bold, modern aesthetics. As a proud Pakistani female artist, her art is unapologetically provocative, addressing issues like the gender pay gap and challenging historical legacies. Fatima’s work is more than art—it is a powerful call to action.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS & SHORTLISTED WORKS
2020
Bloomberg Contemporaries, London – Five works shortlisted from The Female Gaze series, exploring femininity through bold and striking visuals.
Kingston School of Art, London – The Male Gaze series, a provocative final-year virtual exhibition challenging societal perceptions.
2019
Stanley Picker Gallery —Bookish is a conceptual group exhibition with We Are Publication that celebrates the interplay between text and image.
2017 – 2018
First/Second Year Exhibition – A compelling body of work focusing on women's resilience and empowerment in patriarchal societies.
2017
UAL, London – Two powerful works from Women's Rights shortlisted, highlighting gender inequality and social activism through visual storytelling
AWARDS & COLLECTIONS
2020 – 2022
Liberty Specialty Markets Program – Recognised for artistic excellence and innovation, providing exhibition opportunities and professional mentorship to emerging artists.
2020 – 2022
Winner, Expert Judges Panel Award – The Mona Lisa (Painting Category), distinguished among nine exceptional artists for its powerful storytelling and technical mastery.
2022 – 2024
Howden Family Collection – A prestigious collection featuring six of her works, including a piece owned by David Howden, CEO of Hyperion Insurance Group Limited.
PUBLICATIONS
2024
Howden Family Collection Edition – An Open Contemporary Collection with Global Reach, Volume 2, highlighting groundbreaking artists shaping the future of art
2020 - 2022
LSM Art Award Book – Featured as an emerging artist in this exclusive publication showcasing contemporary artistic excellence.
EDUCATION
2017 - 2020
Kingston School of Art - BA Hons Fine Art
2015 - 2017
University for Creative Art - Extended Diploma in Art & Design