Biography

Corinne Asseraf was born in Casablanca, Morocco, in 1964. The following year, she moved to Montreal, Canada, with her family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Corinne Asseraf has built three successful companies from the ground up. At sixteen, she launched her first business, Corinne Cosmetics, inspired by her experience as a makeup artist. A few years later, she started a catering and event planning company.

Throughout her successful journey in business, Corinne Asseraf has always been intrigued by the art world. Her passion for bringing people together, love for art, and entrepreneurial skills inspired her to open her own gallery.

In 2011, Corinne Asseraf founded Galerie 203, located in the heart of Old Montreal, and later opened a second location on Greene Avenue. Her purpose in opening Galerie 203 was to create a space where dynamic artists could come together. The gallery is all about the people, the art, the connections among one another, and the risk-taking involved in creating an artist's image. The success of the artists she represents is a core value for her company.

Corinne Asseraf has always been inspired by famous artists such as Warhol, Basquiat, and Haring. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she used this time to explore her creativity as an artist and dove into painting.

Collaborating with fellow artist and long-time friend Sylvia Cohen, the two creatives created a whimsical exhibition titled Reflections, which was on display from June 18 to July 4, 2021.