Transforming Data into Art: The Kinetic Creations of BREAKFAST

Name: Transforming Data into Art: The Kinetic Creations of BREAKFAST
Start: 2025-09-11T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-11T20:00:00-04:00
Location: The National Arts Club

Sep 11, 11:00 PM – Sep 12, 12:00 AM (UTC)

New York City

The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, 10003

Join us for a lecture by renowned kinetic artist BREAKFAST, whose work exemplifies the seamless integration of technology and creativity, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art. His passion for storytelling through data-driven sculptures invites viewers to consider the hidden forces shaping our world. The interactive art pieces will allow attendees to engage directly with the works.

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About this event

How do you turn data — something invisible and abstract — into art that you can feel, see, and touch? 
For most, it's a mystery. But for BREAKFAST, it's the foundation of their work. 
In collaboration with the National Arts Club and its Art and Technology Committee, this unique lecture by kinetic artist BREAKFAST will showcase the seamless integration of technology and creativity, pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
For over a decade, BREAKFAST has been redefining public art by creating large-scale, interactive sculptures that use data to come to life. Their work has been exhibited at prestigious venues and institutions, including the Venice Biennale, Rockefeller Center, Harvard University, and has been auctioned at Christie's.
What You'll Learn:
The Blueprint: Learn the creative and technical process of building large-scale, data-driven sculptures.
Art & AI: Explore how BREAKFAST uses real-time data from sources like weather patterns and social media trends to make their art dynamic and responsive.
From Idea to Installation: Get an inside look at the journey from initial concept to final installation, including the engineering and software challenges of building kinetic art.
Creating a Business Around Art: Hear how the studio operates and how they manage high-profile projects for major brands.
Who Should Attend:
Founders & Engineers: Discover how to use data and technology to create memorable physical experiences.
Creative Professionals: Get inspired by a new medium that blends engineering and aesthetics.
Anyone Curious: See how a non-traditional founder built a studio that has captivated audiences around the world.
Founded in 1898, the National Arts Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts. 
Annually, the Club offers more than 150 free programs—both in-person and virtually—to the public, including exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances, lectures, and readings, attracting an audience of over 30,000 in-person visitors and thousands more online.