Rijksmuseum Meermanno is the premier gathering place for everyone connected to the world of books: from creators and cultural institutions to avid readers. During our monthly Book Lunch, we bring this vibrant network together in an informal setting. Each edition features a special guest who shares a current or remarkable project in a 10- to 15-minute presentation, followed by plenty of opportunity to catch up, exchange ideas, and forge new connections.

The lunches take place on Thursdays from 12:00 to 13:00, with an optional extension until 13:30. Participation is free of charge, and walk-ins are always welcome. Would you like to guarantee a spot or do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us at online@rijksmuseummeermanno.nl.

Upcoming Editions

Angela Serino 
September 17, 2026 | 12.00 uur (Language English)

Angela Serino will talk about “Configurations of Time, Imagining Other Temporalities in the Artist Residency.” Come and listen to Angela while enjoying a sandwich.

This book offers an alternate lens to rethink how we process art—and life—inside residency time. If you have done a residency, or are going to take part in one; if you are passionate about supporting artists’ processes in the best possible ways; or if you are fascinated by theories of time and how artists have worked with time, then this project amalgamates many threads to help you arrive at possible future ways of thinking.