Fatima Zaidi

I Came Here for the Food

2014

Born in Karachi, Pakistan in 1992, Fatima A. Zaidi is a portrait painter currently residing in Brooklyn. Outside of her painting career, Fatima has significant experience in fundraising within the art world. Presently, she is the board member at the South Asian Womxn’s Creative Collective, and also serves as the Development Manager at Triple Canopy, a publishing and visual arts nonprofit. Fatima has always explored her genuine passion for the arts and for advancing the culture and diverse experiences of the South Asian community. She received her BA in museum studies, painting, and psychology from Bennington College. Prior to her role at Triple Canopy, Fatima worked as the Campaign Coordinator at The Studio Museum in Harlem, and has also worked at the Public Art Fund, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Bronx Museum of the Arts. While in New York, Fatima has ensured a strong relationship with and support for creative South Asian groups, regularly attending exhibition openings, performances, comedy shows, and literary readings that highlight works by various desi artists and intellectuals.