Catherine Sarr is the founder and CEO of ALMASIKA, a fine jewelry brand rooted in symbols, shapes, and stories that transcend cultural boundaries. Through the Sarr Collection, Catherine and her husband, Mamadou-Abou Sarr, support emerging artists, notably with the PRIX Sarr in partnership with Les Beaux-Arts de Paris and a residency program in the United States in partnership with Villa Albertine. Sarr is involved in several philanthropic and civic activities, including being a member of the Palais de Tokyo International Board and a member of the Committee on Arts of Africa of the Art Institute of Chicago. The French government bestowed the award of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres) on Sarr in 2022. Catherine, a French national, lives in Chicago with her husband, Mamadou-Abou Sarr, and their children.
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