We caught up with Elle Zoltak, art consultant and curator. Karin recently joined Elle on a VIP tour of Sydney Contemporary. We chat with her about art, her sources of inspiration, and daily rituals.

Describe yourself in a few words to someone who’s never met you. I am an art consultant and curator, but I tend to see myself as a bridge between artists and art collectors.

What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? In my early 20s, I was torn between fine arts and design. I initially chose design but eventually found myself immersed in the commercial art world.

What’s your favourite gallery for inspiration? Hands down the NGV. I loved taking my kids to explore the Kids Space when they were little. Now that they are older, we still go back and visit in the school holidays.

**Can you share what makes Sydney Contemporary a standout event in the design calendar?**
I put together a full itinerary where we visit private collections, drop by galleries, tour artists, studios and stay at a great hotel. We also enjoy some fantastic dining along the way, making the most of our time there.

**What’s currently on your wish list?**
I just ticked an item off my wish list at Sydney Contemporary! I fell in love with a Troy Emery sculpture and I’m now the proud owner of a jet-black tasselly feline.

What’s your coffee order? Every morning my husband makes me an oat late with his unique “coffee art”. Our ritual has evolved into a “guess-the-design” regular series on my Insta stories.

What’s on your dream holiday destination list? I’d love to visit a different international art fair every year with the ultimate goal to one day see the Venice Biennale.

How do you switch off after a long day? My guilty pleasure to wind down is in bed with my laptop playing The Real Housewives with my gorgeous Ragdoll kitten, Snowy.