[5] In 1993, Fatmi received first prize at the Third Biennial of Young Moroccan Painting, for the "Fragile / Communication" series and met Catherine David.

[9][verification needed] Fatmi held his solo exhibition "Fuck architects, chapter I" at the Lombard project in New York.

He was selected for the exhibition "Fundamental" at the Fifth Mediations Biennale of Poznan[13] and for the Triennial of Setouchi Awashima Community Area[14] in Japan.

[15][non-primary source needed] Fatmi's videos, installations, drawings, paintings and sculptures are influenced by issues related to identity, religion, multiculturalism, consumerism, the ambiguities of language, and the importance of communication.

[17] In his work, he uses materials such as antenna cables, copier machines, old typewriters, VHS tapes, saw blades, books, and flags, in order to create compelling compositions.

[19] Many of Fatmi's works are seen as subversive,[20] such as his Brainteaser for moderate Muslims, a series of Rubik's Cubes painted in black with white stripes to imitate the Kaaba in Mecca.