The Worlds Largest Kinetic Art Sculpture - The Pearl by BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 2024-01-15 | "The Pearl", conceived and created by the artist BREAKFAST, stands as a testament to the convergence of art and technology, a sculpture that is both monumental in scale and intricate in its execution. Nearly 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles form this 45-foot-tall (13.7 meters) and 53-foot-diameter (16 meters) artwork. Its uniqueness lies not just in its size, but in its ability to capture and reflect the essence of the sea. Mimicking the rolling waves, gentle breezes, shooting stars, and the dynamic ocean surface, The Pearl brings the tranquility and unpredictability of the sea to life.The tiles, arranged in a Fibonacci sequence reminiscent of patterns found in marine life, move with a fluidity that evokes the ocean's natural rhythms. Intriguingly, several of these movements are influenced by real-time tidal and wind data from the Caribbean, allowing the sculpture to transform in response to its environmental conditions—ranging from serene to vibrant.The creation of The Pearl is a story of dedication and innovation. It took the artist collective BREAKFAST over four years of conceptualization, design, and fabrication, with each component being meticulously custom-made. This commitment to craftsmanship and detail is palpable in the artwork's presence.The Pearl is not just a sculpture but an immersive experience, inviting viewers to not only observe but to feel the pulse of the ocean's eternal dance.The sculpture can be found on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas.
Merrimack River Interactive Kinetic Sculpture at St. Pauls School BREAKFAST 2025-10-10 | Merrimack River explores our connection to water and the living systems that sustain us. The sculpture moves in direct response to the river itself, drawing live flow readings from the U.S. Geological Survey’s sensor network just upstream. As the river quickens or slows, the piece shifts in concert — a physical reflection of the water’s current life and motion.Long admired for its beauty and resilience, the Merrimack has undergone cycles of change shaped by human impact and renewal. Here, its present-day vitality is mirrored back to us, inviting awareness and care while honoring its enduring spirit.When viewers approach, their silhouettes ripple across the mirrored surface, binding human presence to the river and its ongoing story.
Interactive Flip-Disc Artwork | Portraits in Pink, Blue, & Silver BREAKFAST 2025-04-09 | Step in front of the artwork—and become part of its memory.This interactive kinetic piece by BREAKFAST captures a short visual fragment of every person who engages with it. Over time, these moments are replayed in an ever-evolving cycle, creating a living archive of presence and participation.Made using BREAKFAST’s custom-engineered Flip-Disc/Flip-Dot medium, the work consists of thousands of rotating discs that flip between matte black ink and reflective gold foil. As the discs shift in real time, they bring motion, memory, and reflection into a single frame.Each interaction is recorded. Each person becomes part of the story. The result is a dynamic portrait of collective experience—where technology, time, and humanity converge.Learn more at: breakfaststudio.com#KineticArt #InteractiveSculpture #ContemporaryArt #PublicArt #FlipDiscArt #BREAKFASTStudio #ArtAndTechnology #NewMediaArt #InstallationArt #DigitalArt
Interactive Flip-Disc Artwork | Portraits in Black & Gold BREAKFAST 2025-04-09 | Step in front of the artwork—and become part of its memory.This interactive kinetic piece by BREAKFAST captures a short visual fragment of every person who engages with it. Over time, these moments are replayed in an ever-evolving cycle, creating a living archive of presence and participation.Made using BREAKFAST’s custom-engineered Flip-Disc/Flip-Dot medium, the work consists of thousands of rotating discs that flip between matte black ink and reflective gold foil. As the discs shift in real time, they bring motion, memory, and reflection into a single frame.Each interaction is recorded. Each person becomes part of the story. The result is a dynamic portrait of collective experience—where technology, time, and humanity converge.Learn more at: breakfaststudio.com#KineticArt #InteractiveSculpture #ContemporaryArt #PublicArt #FlipDiscArt #BREAKFASTStudio #ArtAndTechnology #NewMediaArt #InstallationArt #DigitalArt
BREAKFAST’s ‘Water’ – A Kinetic Sculpture Shaped by Drought and Human Presence BREAKFAST 2025-04-02 | Water is a kinetic sculpture by BREAKFAST that explores the relationship between human interaction and environmental scarcity.Composed of 80 gold-mirrored stainless steel tiles, the piece responds fluidly to the presence of the viewer—rippling like the surface of a shallow pool. Yet this motion is not constant. The sculpture is driven by live drought data sourced from the National Integrated Drought Information System.As droughts persist, the sculpture becomes increasingly still—mirroring how real water slows, flattens, and disappears.Through this interplay of motion and silence, Water invites reflection on our vanishing natural resources and the quiet urgency of climate change.—Artist: BREAKFAST (American, b.1980)Title: Water (2025)Medium: Gold-mirrored stainless steel, custom kinetic system, real-time drought dataEdition:kinetic art, interactive sculpture, environmental art, climate change art, public art, art and technology, data-driven art, contemporary art, art installation, sculpture, drought awareness, live data art, motion sculpture, responsive art, new media art 3, AP 2Premiering at Art Dubai 2025 as part of BREAKFAST’s solo presentation.Learn more at: breafaststudio.com#KineticArt #EnvironmentalArt #ContemporarySculpture #ClimateArt #BREAKFASTStudio #ArtDubai2025 #InteractiveArt #PublicArt #ArtAndTechnology #datadrivenart
Brisbane Warming Sea - Kinetic Art Reacting to Warming Oceans BREAKFAST 2025-03-25 | "Brisbane Warming Sea" is an interactive kinetic artwork that visualizes the rising temperature of the Coral Sea in real time. Composed of thousands of flip-discs, the piece transforms live ocean data into shimmering movement and reflection.One side of each disc features a custom print designed by the artist to evoke the feeling of being submerged beneath Brisbane’s teal waters—fluid, quiet, and immersive. The reverse is a radiant gold foil. As sea temperatures rise above historical averages, golden “bubbles” begin to emerge across the surface, representing pockets of heat rising through the ocean.When viewers approach, the piece becomes a mirror. Their reflection appears in the kinetic field, but its clarity shifts depending on how much the sea has warmed. The hotter the ocean, the more gold bubbles obscure the image—subtly implicating the viewer in a global transformation.Pulling live data from the web, Brisbane Warming Sea is a living sculpture—constantly updating, constantly reacting—offering a poetic, immediate glimpse into the health of our warming seas.
The Mesmerizing World of Kinetic Art | BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 2025-03-16 | Step into the mesmerizing world of kinetic art. BREAKFAST, a data-driven kinetic and robotics artist, transforms real-time global data into dynamic sculptures that move, shift, and respond to the world around them.This compilation showcases 20+ of BREAKFAST’s most groundbreaking works—sculptures that use wind, water, traffic, solar activity, and more as real-time inputs to create ever-changing, immersive experiences. Exhibited at the Venice Biennale, Rockefeller Center, Las Vegas, Harvard University, and auctioned at Christie’s, these pieces redefine how we interact with movement, technology, and information.🔹 Follow BREAKFAST:Website: breakfaststudio.comInstagram: @breakfaststudio🚀 Subscribe for more kinetic art and behind-the-scenes innovation#KineticArt #BREAKFAST #InteractiveSculpture #DataDrivenArt #TechArt #RoboticsArt
This artwork changes based on ocean temperatures… and reacts to you! #warmingseas #flipdisc BREAKFAST 2025-02-11 | ...
Interactive Kinetic Art That Reacts to the Wind | “Gusts” BREAKFAST 2025-02-07 | In BREAKFAST's "Gusts" series, the artist sought to give form to the invisible—the wind’s fleeting motion, captured and expressed through real-time data from a city chosen by the collector. Each sculpture becomes a living portrait of a place, shifting and reacting to the unseen rhythms of the air.When approached, the piece responds, symbolizing the interplay between humanity and nature. It reminds us that while the wind moves freely, our actions leave an imprint on the environment, much like our lasting impact on the climate. "Gusts" invites reflection on our connection to the world and the delicate balance we all share.
Elements Series — Celestia, Aura , Aqua , and Flamma BREAKFAST 2024-12-17 | Elements is a kinetic art series that transforms real-time environmental data into living, breathing works of art. The series includes Celestia (clouds), Aura (wind), Aqua (waves), and Flamma (temperature)—each inspired by the ever-changing rhythms of our natural world.These pieces act as visual meters for the climate forces of specific cities, capturing both the subtle shifts and the dramatic extremes of our environment. As you watch, the artworks come alive, responding to the data and intensifying as you engage with them. They’re more than just art—they’re a call to recognize our role in the story of this planet.Through movement, light, and sound, Forces of Nature invites you to feel the pulse of our shifting world and reflect on your connection to it. Don’t just observe—step closer, and see how these forces shape us all.
Gusts in White by Artist BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 2024-11-26 | In my “Gusts” series, I envision these pieces as dynamic weathervanes, capturing the essence of global climates through real-time wind data from a city of the collector’s choosing. Each sculpture is a living entity, responding to the invisible movements of the wind. When approached, the piece reacts to you, symbolizing how our actions leave an imprint on the environment, much like the lasting impact we have on the climate.
Billion Dollar Arcade Series - Pong, Breakout, Invaders BREAKFAST 2024-11-23 | Much like how Pop Art legends like Andy Warhol elevated everyday objects, Billion Dollar Arcade merges past and present, linking arcade games’ modest beginnings to their multi-billion-dollar status today. Drawing on real-time stock market data, the series transforms iconic arcade games into immersive reflections of the video game industry’s staggering growth. Reimagined versions of Pong, Breakout, and Space Invaders adjust in difficulty with shifts in the industry’s valuation—the higher the value, the faster and more challenging the gameplay.Tracking players’ movements, the games allow viewers to control elements like paddles and shooters by shifting their bodies, forging an interactive connection to the artwork.
Kinetic + interactive artwork moving base on the real-time tide of the Red Sea. #kinetic #art BREAKFAST 2024-10-07 | ...
Boston Wind — A Data-Driven Interactive Kinetic Sculpture at Crispr BREAKFAST 2024-09-17 | Commissioned by Crispr Therapeutics for their lobby, “Boston Wind” is a kinetic sculpture that reflects Boston’s wind currents through 185 motorized elements called Brixels, made of mirrored stainless steel and red anodized aluminum. The Brixels move based on real-time wind patterns, symbolizing urban life’s fluid and unpredictable nature. Viewers can engage with the sculpture by raising their hands above their heads, causing the corresponding column of Brixels to rotate. This provides a tactile experience akin to feeling a breeze with your hand. This interaction changes the sculpture’s appearance and allows participants to influence the artwork, embodying the city's narrative and its inhabitants.
Kinetic & Interactive Artwork - Reflections of Austin BREAKFAST 2024-08-28 | This kinetic Flip-Disc artwork, part of the artist’s Time Capsule series, celebrates the people of Austin by capturing their interactions and making them an integral part of the piece. By preserving brief clips of individuals who engage with the artwork, Reflections of Austin turns everyday moments into a collective memory, reflecting the vibrant and diverse spirit of the city. The artist meticulously created a black-and-white distressed image of the Austin skyline reflected in the Colorado River, printing it onto nearly 19,000 bi-directional discs.This artwork not only depicts the iconic skyline but also embodies the dynamic energy of Austin’s people, preserving their interactions as part of the city’s living tapestry. Reflections of Austin honors both the city’s architectural beauty and the individuals who define its character, creating a lasting tribute to their collective experiences.
Rocky Mountain Air - Kinetic Artwork & Data Visualization BREAKFAST 2024-03-20 | Rocky Mountain Air immerses the viewer to shed light upon the pervasive issue of air pollution. Using real-time data from Rocky Mountain National Park, the artwork’s visual elements grow or shrink, demonstrating the impact of human activity on our environment.As one approaches, the artwork will change to reflect their image, altered by the rising or falling levels of air quality. This interactivity allows Rocky Mountain Air to engage its audience, inspiring action towards environmental preservation.
Interwoven Existence - Interactive Kinetic Art at Venice Biennale 2024 BREAKFAST 2024-03-14 | This piece is to be unveiled at the 2024 Venice Biennale. The artwork, titled "Interwoven Existence," draws inspiration from the concept that individual human beings are interconnected rather than isolated. It is a visual representation of collective strength and diversity. The artwork is divided into sections of various sizes and colors, each symbolizing the diverse origins of people around the world. As viewers approach the artwork, it becomes interactive, reflecting their image across the piece. Upon stepping away, a recording of their interaction is placed into one of the sections, symbolizing the randomness of a given person’s birthplace and socioeconomic position. Subsequently, recorded video clips of previous viewers are displayed in adjacent sections, integrating new viewers into the existing community of participants. The piece is constructed using over 6,000 flip discs, a unique medium created by the artist and their studio, which are manipulated through electromagnets to achieve the desired visual effect.About the Artist BREAKFAST, a Brooklyn-based artist, is at the forefront of kinetic art, exploring the limits of engineering and technological mediums. The artist's work stands out for its integration of real-time data and AI to reflect significant contemporary narratives.
Abstraction, Neus River — Interactive Kinetic Art BREAKFAST 2024-02-14 | As viewers engage with Abstraction, their movements are recorded as invisible brushstrokes that come to life as abstract patterns after stepping away. These patterns evolve, growing more or less complex, directly reflecting the dynamism and rhythm of the audience’s presence.Crafted from over 50,000 Flip-Discs, each disc serves as a pixel in a vast, ever-changing tapestry. One side of these discs features a custom print inspired from the evening sky over the Neuse River, while the reverse shines with gold foil. The result is a fluid symphony of light and motion, a dance of color and reflection, allowing each viewer to communicate with the piece as both artist and observer.Located in the lobby of 400H in Raleigh, NC.
BREAKFAST at Art Miami 2023 BREAKFAST 2023-12-15 | The artist BREAKFAST unveils a new series titled 'Flashbacks' at Art Miami 2023.
Oceans Interactive Kinetic Sculpture at Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas. BREAKFAST 2023-12-15 | “Oceans” is a kinetic sculpture on view in the southwest lobby of the Fontainebleau Hotel in Las Vegas.More information here: breakfaststudio.com/works/oceansThe piece embodies the dynamism of the world’s oceans within the arid landscape of Las Vegas. Crafted from 483 motorized elements known as “Brixels,” this piece mimics the movement of the sea’s surface. The sculpture is alive with the pulse of the planet’s waters, each motion informed by real-time oceanographic data sourced from over a hundred coastal cities globally. In a rhythmic cycle, “Oceans” undergoes a metamorphosis every few minutes, transitioning its undulating patterns to represent the aquatic conditions of a newly featured city. As viewers approach and raise their hand, the sculpture responds, integrating their impression into the aquatic tableau. In this exchange, the observer becomes a co-creator, their presence impeding the “Oceans,” blurring the lines between art, technology, and the environment.
Flashbacks, Red Lines - Kinetic Artwork BREAKFAST 2023-12-07 | "Flashbacks" is the latest series from the artist BREAKFAST, which explores the fusion of art and memory. This interactive artwork records a brief clip of each individual who interacts with it, subsequently replaying a selection of these clips from the artwork's memory.The piece is constructed using Flip-Discs, a medium BREAKFAST that has been perfecting since 2012. Each disc is intricately flipped using electromagnets.
Meet the Artist: BREAKFAST BREAKFAST 2023-12-05 | HOFA goes inside BREAKFAST's studio and speaks with Zolty about their forthcoming works, including their new Flip-Disc artwork series 'Flashbacks,' set to be unveiled at Art Miami 2023.
Antarctic Ice - Interactive Kinetic Artwork BREAKFAST 2023-08-30 | Antarctic Ice is an interactive kinetic artwork showing the current state of the melting ice sheets in Antarctica, driven by data from NASA. Every hour, the iceberg will go back to its original shape and then melt away until it reaches a size that is representational of where the current measurement is when compared to 2002. If trends stay as they are, the iceberg will continue to shrink over time. When you approach the artwork, you can reveal the full iceberg by interacting with the piece, which will then once again melt back to its current state.
Sachiura Wind - Interactive Kinetic Art Sculpture BREAKFAST 2023-06-01 | Satchiura Wind is a digitally-controlled interactive kinetic art sculpture and real-time data visualization of wind movements in Satchiur, Japan. The artwork moves through nine transitions, shifting the piece from copper to blue, where it then shows a dynamic visual representation of the current wind direction, speed, and gusts.When one approaches, the sculpture replaces the visualization with your reflection, making you an integral part of the artwork's narrative.
Mississippi River Oxygen - Digital Interactive Art BREAKFAST 2023-04-12 | Mississippi River Oxygen, Edition 1/8, 2023 Flip-discs, software, camera, computer 38 x 38 in (96 x 96 cm) Mississippi River Oxygen is a kinetic artwork that showcases the real-time data visualization of the oxygen levels in the iconic Mississippi waterway, which is lowering due to climate change. The artwork displays more or fewer bubbles, dynamically changing in size and quantity, depending on the current oxygen content in the water. In addition to the data visualization, when you approach the artwork, you see your reflection in the piece, making you part of the story and art. This interactive feature enhances the artwork’s ability to engage its audience and inspire action toward environmental preservation.More on this piece: breakfaststudio.com/works#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #datavisualization
Purple Sunset (Digital Kinetic Art) BREAKFAST 2023-04-12 | Portraits is an interactive kinetic artwork created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork records clips of those who interact with the piece and then plays them back at the collector's desired interval, cycling through all of the portraits.@Mashable's documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfaststudio.com/worksMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies breakfaststudio.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
World Skies Pink Sunset BREAKFAST 2023-02-15 | Portraits is an interactive kinetic artwork created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork records clips of those who interact with the piece and then plays them back at the collector's desired interval, cycling through all of the portraits.@Mashable's documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfaststudio.com/worksMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies breakfaststudio.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
Portraits Nebula BREAKFAST 2023-02-15 | Portraits is an interactive kinetic artwork created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork records clips of those who interact with the piece and then plays them back at the collector's desired interval, cycling through all of the portraits.@Mashable 's documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfaststudio.com/worksMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies breakfaststudio.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
Portraits in Blue, Green, and Silver (Digital Kinetic Artwork) BREAKFAST 2023-02-15 | Portraits is an interactive kinetic artwork created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork records clips of those who interact with the piece and then plays them back at the collector's desired interval, cycling through all of the portraits.@Mashable's documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfaststudio.com/worksMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies breakfaststudio.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
Portraits in Black and Silver (Digital Kinetic Art) BREAKFAST 2023-01-27 | Portraits in Black and Silver is an interactive kinetic artwork that uses BREAKFAST's custom-engineered Flip-Disc medium. This computer-controlled installation invites you to become a part of its history. As you engage with the piece, it will record a brief clip of your interaction and play it back at a later time, cycling through all of the portraits captured.Flip-Discs are small dime-size circles that can rotate 60 times per second using electromagnets, creating abstract images of black and silver portraits. The artwork challenges your perception of what art can be and pushes the boundaries of traditional mediums.
Flip-Disc Kinetic Art — Jumeirah Tide BREAKFAST 2023-01-02 | Jumeirah Tide is a digitally controlled kinetic artwork that's a data visualization of the real-time tide at Jumeirah Beach — a white sand beach located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. As the waves and depth of the tide change, so does the dynamic visualization of the piece.As one walks up to the artwork, their image is reflected back—the contrast of their image changes based on the current tide.@Mashable's Documentary on BREAKFAST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7...Flip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots) are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs. Initially developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfastny.com/works/jumeirah-tideMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFq...The fastest warming city on the planet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4...Real-time state of Manhattan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxe...Large scale art piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-...Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjM...2 story-tallBrixels artwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfk...Artwork at Harvard University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaV...Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T...Spiral kinetic lighthouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7U...BREAKFAST is an art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York, specializing in digitally controlled kinetic art. They design and engineer their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks worldwide, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies . breakfastny.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
Kinetic Art Sculpture — Sustainable Locks (commission for @TiffanyandCo) BREAKFAST 2022-09-06 | “Sustainable Locks” is a kinetic art sculpture created in a collaboration between BREAKFAST and @TiffanyandCofor their flagship location in Manhattan. This kinetic artwork visualizes the real-time use of the term “sustainable” across social media, driving the sculpture’s movements based on the current rate the term is being used. Visually, the sculpture takes inspiration from the Tiffany Lock Bracelet. Conceptually, the piece takes inspiration from Tiffany’s major efforts over recent years that have made them a world leader in sustainably sourced materials and environmentally friendly programs and business initiatives.More on this piece: breakfastny.com/works/sustainable-locksThe artwork and the engineering behind it are all done by @TheArtistBREAKFAST.@Mashable's documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sOther Sculptures by BREAKFAST:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallArtwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts by BREAKFAST:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies.breakfastny.com#kinetic #art #interactive #mechanical #motorized #brixels
Flip-Disc Kinetic Art — Portraits in Pink, Blue, & Silver BREAKFAST 2022-08-09 | Portraits is an interactive kinetic artwork created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork records clips of those who interact with the piece and then plays them back at the collector's desired interval, cycling through all of the portraits.@Mashable's Documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfastny.com/works/wolrd-skiesMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvardto the auction block at @christies. breakfastny.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #portraitart
Flip-Disc Kinetic Art — World Skies BREAKFAST 2022-05-25 | World Skies is an interactive kinetic artwork and real-time weather data visualization created by BREAKFAST using our Flip-Disc medium. This artwork allows a collector to select any city in the world to visualize cloud cover, rainfall, and wind in real-time. When someone is close and interacts with the piece, a depth sensor sees them and replaces the visualization with a reflection of themselves. The contrast of their image changes based on the current cloud cover – similar to how the sun and clouds affect your appearance when outside.@Mashable's Documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sFlip-Discs (also known as Flip Dots), are an electromagnetic mechanical medium of physically moving discs that were originally developed in the 1960s for airport signage and displays. BREAKFAST modernized the technology by re-engineering both hardware and software to substantially increase the speed at which each disc can flip and began creating unique, connected, interactive installations using the kinetic medium. More on this piece: breakfastny.com/works/wolrd-skiesMore Flip-Disc Artworks:A history of all interactions: youtube.com/watch?v=CFPFqX4YNb8&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=17The fastest warming city on the planet: youtube.com/watch?v=Js4u4xEQtqYReal-time state of Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=N_sxemEm8xQ&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=12Large scale art piece: youtube.com/watch?v=2Env-9qWPrI&list=PLA2WMag8AaVKz1zh8rmxvRW93NP5PZeee&index=19Larger Sculptures:30ft wind-energy sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-eUjMDJgHmY&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=12 story-tallBrixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies. breakfastny.com#FlipDiscs #KineticArt #Interactive #Art #DataVisualization
Flip-Disc Artwork — Negra Tide BREAKFAST 2022-04-28 | This Flip-Discs artwork visualizes the real-time ebb-and-flow of the tide at Playa Negra—a black sand beach in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The speed, direction, and swell height are all represented in how the piece moves. As one walks up to the piece, their image is reflected back. The contrast of their image changes based on the state of the current tide.
Traverse - Interactive Mechanical Artwork BREAKFAST 2022-03-29 | Traverse visualizes those who are currently walking through the lobby of 1 Pennsylvania Plaza to wherever life takes them next. Their movements are expressed as entities breaking the surface in the sea of life.When one walks up to the piece, they too are able to disrupt the surface as their image is mirrored back, acting as though they are moving through the liquid-like surface.
Portraits in Red — Interactive Mechanical Artwork BREAKFAST 2022-03-15 | The "Portraits" series explores the diversity in human expression. The artwork cycles through interactions of those who have stood before the piece in the past. Each cycle shows a 4-second clip of an interaction, then resolving to a still portrait of that person until the next cycle/portrait begins (the cycle-time is set by the collector).New portraits/interactions are recorded by stepping up to the artwork where it comes to life with the viewer's reflection. As the viewer steps away, their interaction replays, settling on their still portrait.
Experiment 303 - Digital Kinetic Artwork BREAKFAST 2022-02-22 | A kinetic artwork utilizing BREAKFAST's Sway-Tile medium. Shot at Agora Gallery in New York, NY.
Vanishing Forest - Interactive Kinetic Artwork BREAKFAST 2022-02-13 | Vanishing Forest explores the idea that only by taking action can we help prevent the devastation of global deforestation—with the black and white image representing the emptiness left by a lost forest, and the underlying green image representing a landscape saved.The green image is revealed as one moves their hand/body in front of the piece, only to be swallowed again by the black and white image after a short time.The artwork is made from electromagnetic Flip-Discs— a medium engineered by BREAKFAST.
Interactive Flip-Disc Artwork - Congo Sky BREAKFAST 2022-02-06 | Congo Sky visualizes the real-time weather occurring over the Congo Rainforest — from the density and speed of the cloud cover to the quantity and angle of the rainfall.As one walks up to the piece, their image is reflected back. The contrast of their image changes based on the current levels of cloud cover or rainfall.
Longyearbyen Warming — The Source of BREAKFAST First NFT BREAKFAST 2021-11-24 | NFT of this artwork goes to auction November 28, 2001:superrare.com/artwork-v2/longyearbyen-warming-%E2%80%93-cop26-30600This is the artwork used to create "Longyearbyen Warming COP26," BREAKFAST first NFT that was a video captured of this piece on Nov 3, 2021, when world leaders met at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. "Longyearbyen Warming" visualizes the real-time temperatures in Longyearbyen, Norway—the fastest-warming city on the planet due to Climate Change. The more gold that appears in the piece, the warmer the current temperature is in relation to past averages.
Sustainable Echo - Flip-Disc Artwork BREAKFAST 2021-10-25 | Sustainable Echo is a digital kinetic artwork made from BREAKFAST’s Flip-Discs medium. The piece visualizes the real-time global conversation around sustainability by creating ripples across the piece whenever someone in the world tweets using the hashtag #sustainable. As one walks up to the piece, their silhouette is reflected back, putting them at the center of the conversation.
Kinetic Art Sculpture — Cedar Point Reeds BREAKFAST 2021-08-17 | Cedar Point Reeds is an interactive kinetic public art sculpture located in downtown Denver, CO. The Artwork is a data visualization of the wind and wind energy production occurring at the Cedar Point Wind Farm—a 252 megawatt wind farm 80 miles east of Denver. The kinetic Reeds that make up the sculpture move based on the real-time wind speed and bearing occurring at the wind farm. The power generation is represented by the illumination of the Reeds.As we are all part of creating our sustainable future, the sculpture becomes interactive as you approach it. The reeds will gather and illuminate in front of you, representing how we fit into the bigger story of achieving a clean energy future. More on this piece: breakfastny.com/works/cedar-point-reedsReeds are a silent motorized medium engineered entirely by @TheArtistBREAKFAST. @Mashable's Documentary on BREAKFAST: youtube.com/watch?v=_XAO7-RFMdM&t=10sOther Sculptures by BREAKFAST:2 story-tall Brixels artwork: youtube.com/watch?v=ILwfkIluk1A&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=4Artwork at Harvard University: youtube.com/watch?v=sPCaVPvJygM&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJ_NNE2v5YW4o192wPpUlYN&index=5Outdoor Sculpture Concepts by BREAKFAST:Bending mirrored steel sculpture: youtube.com/watch?v=-vk0T07Gqvs&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=1Spiral kinetic lighthouse: youtube.com/watch?v=-Xw7UgqnKr4&list=PLA2WMag8AaVJbHUrvWW8pWmVfbsNIKnnj&index=2BREAKFAST is a robotic kinetic art studio based out of Brooklyn, New York. They design and engineer all of their artworks from the ground up, from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development. With over 100 kinetic artworks throughout the world, you can find their pieces gracing the halls at @harvard to the auction block at @christies.breakfastny.com#kinetic #art #interactive #mechanical #motorized #reeds
Sea Level Lighthouse - Kinetic Public Art Sculpture BREAKFAST 2021-05-21 | “Sea Level Lighthouse” is a public art sculpture conceived by BREAKFAST and uses their kinetic Brixels medium to bring attention to our rising sea levels. While the traditional lighthouse warns ships about approaching land, this sculpture warns people about the approaching sea. It does this by visualizing the nearby real-time water level, comparing it to where it was several decades ago (the top of the base). This is another work we’re revealing from our Future of Sculpture initiative.breakfastny.com/the-future-of-sculpture
Empire State - A.I. Kinetic Flip-Discs Artwork BREAKFAST 2021-03-05 | "Empire State" is a kinetic A.I. artwork visualizing the current time-of-day and weather at the Empire State Building in New York. The imagery was created from running a sketch through an Artificial Intelligence model to generate two variations on the image, each printed on each side of the discs.The piece visualizes the current time-of-day and weather by animating clouds, rain, light/shadow, by rotating sections of discs to the reverse side.When one walks up to the piece, they will see their image reflected back at them, further embedding them to the connection between where they are and the current state in NYC.See more about it here: breakfastny.com/works/empire-state
Harvard Time Capsule (Interactive Kinetic Public Art) BREAKFAST 2020-11-12 | The "Time Capsule" series is an exploration in connecting people with those who have come before them, By capturing and replaying one’s experience of seeing their own silhouette come to life, they leave their mark upon the piece forever."Harvard Time Capsule" is made of Flip-Discs — a medium developed by BREAKFAST which uses electromagnets to rotate the physical pixels from one side to another. When one walks up to the piece, they will see their image reflected back at them. When they step away, a portion of their interaction will replay, then be added to the Time Capsule. Over time, the piece will gather and replay thousands of interactions captured from today to back when the piece was first powered on.
Levant Wind (Flip-Discs Kinetic Artwork) BREAKFAST 2020-10-19 | This Flip-Discs artwork visualizes the real-time activity of the Levant — an easterly wind that blows in the western Mediterranean Sea and through the Strait of Gibraltar, and known for impacting the mental state of those who live in its path.As one walks up to the piece, their image is reflected back. The contrast of their image changes based on the current wind data, representing the impact of the wind upon people.
Vitals (Kinetic Public Art Sculpture Concept) BREAKFAST 2020-10-12 | "Vitals" is a Public Art Sculpture concept that visualizes the vital signs of a city via a constant pulse moving through the piece based on real-time city-data. The data is pulled from several sources, such as the economy to the real-time impacts of climate change. When a significant event occurs, there is a unique visualization that moves through the piece.The sculpture is made from Brixels — a digitally controlled kinetic medium created by BREAKFAST in 2017.
Rio Sky (Flip-Discs Kinetic Artwork) BREAKFAST 2020-10-05 | This Flip-Discs artwork visualizes the real-time activity in the sky over Rio de Janeiro — from the density and speed of the cloud cover to the quantity and angle of the rainfall.As one walks up to the piece, their image is reflected back. The contrast of their image changes based on the current levels of cloud cover or rainfall.
Singapore Energy (Flip-Discs Kinetic Artwork) BREAKFAST 2020-09-28 | Singapore Energy visualizes real-time energy production across Singapore, comparing the current traditional energy versus clean energy.As one walks up to the piece, their image is reflected back. The contrast of their image changes based on the current energy production associated with each piece.
