Believing that art deserves a central place in our lives and society, Ko van ‘t Hek encourages us to engage with artworks that make our hearts beat faster. As a writer, language strategist and art journalist, Ko strives to reveal the attractive, alluring aspects of complexity. He makes complicated subjects understandable to a wider audience through writing and presenting, always with a necessary dose of positive energy. You can read Ko’s captivating words on platforms such as Mister Motley or listen to his harmonious thoughts in his podcasts and audio tours for Museumnacht Amsterdam or Dordrechts Museum. In Extra Extra no. 21, his protagonist introduces us to an old flame – and the dangers of desire – in short story ‘Julia.’