Build Beautiful
Build Beautiful
Where design meets depth
Hosted by interior designer and property developer Linda Habak, Build Beautiful is a podcast about more than just aesthetics - it’s about the intention behind the spaces we shape and the stories we tell.
Each episode features honest, insightful conversations with designers, developers, architects, artists, and creative thinkers who are reimagining the way we live, build, and create.
This is a space for the ideas behind the work - the risks, the pivots, the process. The quiet decisions that shape extraordinary outcomes.
Because beauty isn’t just what we see - it’s what we feel.
And what we choose to build, together.
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Sophie Vander: From Online Art Store to One of Sydney’s Largest Gallery Spaces
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How does an online art gallery grow into one of Sydney’s largest contemporary gallery spaces?
In this episode of Build Beautiful, Linda Habak sits down with Sophie Vander, founder of Curatorial & Co., to explore her journey from launching an online art gallery in 2015 to building one of the most visible and welcoming contemporary art galleries in Sydney.
Located on William Street, Woolloomooloo, Curatorial & Co. is known for its floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, accessible approach to art, and commitment to supporting emerging Australian artists. But Sophie’s story is more than business growth — it’s about vision, motherhood, leadership, and redefining what a modern art gallery can be.
We talk about pricing transparency in the art world, scaling a creative business, opening a gallery in March 2020 just as COVID hit, building an art consultancy arm, and expanding into international art fairs.
This is a conversation about courage, accessibility, and building something meaningful — slowly, intentionally, and with heart.
About Sophie Vander
Sophie Vander is the founder of Curatorial & Co., a Sydney-based contemporary art gallery that began as an online art platform in 2015. Today, Curatorial & Co. operates one of Sydney’s largest gallery spaces and supports emerging and mid-career Australian artists through exhibitions, art consultancy, and international art fairs.
Her work sits at the intersection of curation, entrepreneurship, and motherhood — building a business while raising four daughters and redefining accessibility in the art world.
Connect with Sophie & Curatorial & Co.
Website: https://curatorialandco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curatorialandco/
Location: 80 William Street, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
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If you’re interested in contemporary art, Sydney art galleries, emerging Australian artists, art consultancy, women in business, or creative entrepreneurship — this episode is for you.
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