THE ALMANAC
The latest news, fresh inspiration, and insightful curiosities from the minds of the Farmhands.
Artist Partner: Alexis Gerard
Meet Alexis Gerard, a longtime Artist Partner and an acclaimed photographer who divides his time between San Francisco and France. Alexis invites us into his creative world, where projects unfold across years, sometimes decades, guided by patience, curiosity, and a deep connection to the right moment.
Artist Spotlight: Lisa Penz
This month, we asked Artist Partner Lisa Penz to share a glimpse into her creative world. She speaks about bold beginnings, the quiet evolution of a piece, her deep connection to the sea, and the journey of turning emotion into art.
Artist Spotlight: Donna Giraud
We asked Donna about her creative process, the inspiration behind her work, and the lessons she’s learned as an artist. From the textured layers of her paintings to the personal journey that shapes them, her art is a reflection of resilience, intuition, and growth.
2025 Art & Design Trends in Hospitality
As we move further into 2025, hospitality design is evolving to meet the needs of a diverse range of travelers. Designers predict major shifts that prioritize wellness, personalization, and multifunctional spaces. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping hotel and resort design this year:
Miami Art Week: Untitled Art Fair
This week, Farmboy Fine Arts' creative Director, Laurenn Machin, is wrapping up an incredible year of artistic exploration with a trip to Miami for Art Week.
Artist Spotlight: Sarah Lesher
Meet Sarah Lesher, an artist partner and multidisciplinary creator whose work spans from precise printmaking to spontaneous explorations in painting, ceramics, hemp, and stone.
Artist Spotlight: Jordan Martins
Explore the creative world of Jordan Martins, an artist whose dynamic, layered process merges collage, digital printing, and painting into captivating visual experiences. From his ongoing 'Phenotypes' series—unique collages crafted on a flatbed scanner and reimagined as archival prints and painted canvases—to his thoughtful approach to balancing art, teaching, and family life, Martins invites us into his introspective journey.
Our Newest Artist Partners – FALL 2023
We’re so excited to welcome the talents, perspectives, and diverse practices of our newest cohort of artists who have joined our Artist Partners Program.
Pride 2023: Artists and Exhibitions
This Pride Month, we’re honoring and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists past and present by sharing a consolidation of articles and resources that educate, encourage, and inspire us all during Pride Month and beyond.
Our Newest Artist Partners – Spring 2023
We’re so excited to welcome the talents, perspectives, and diverse practices of our newest cohort of artists who have joined our Artist Partners Program.
Art, Everywhere: Learnings From SXSW 2023
Farmboy’s Senior Marketing Manager, Mel Mok, attended SXSW this year to explore the possibilities of art, technology, and the fascinating intersections within the creative industries that can spark design innovations for our clients and artist network.
Artist Spotlight: Leslie Adkins
In conversation with Art + Curatorial Advisor Mariana Rivera, Farmboy's Artist Partner Leslie Adkins discusses how she began her artist practice, the narratives driving her figurative pieces that embrace the healing power of nature – particularly for the Black community – and the importance of diverse representation and inclusion in the art world.
Black History Month 2023: Artists and Exhibitions
Art is an active medium for expression, storytelling, activism, and education of Black identity and the Black experience. We’ve consolidated a snapshot list of articles and announced exhibitions that can support your celebration of Black History Month throughout February and the months beyond.
Our Newest Artist Partners – Winter 2023
We’re so excited to welcome the talents, perspectives, and diverse practices of our newest cohort of artists who have joined our Artist Partners Program.
Artist Spotlight: Annie Briard
In conversation with Art & Curatorial Coordinator Mariana Rivera, Vancouver-based expanded photography artist Annie Briard shares more about her ecology-inspired practice and her recent collaboration with us for the luxury multifamily development One Burrard Place.
Our Newest Artist Partners – Fall 2022
We’re so excited to welcome the talents, perspectives, and diverse practices of our newest cohort of artists who have joined our Artist Partners Program. Get to learn more about each artist and their work.
Artist Spotlight: Monica Gilles-BringsYellow
Montana-based Indigenous artist Monica Gilles-BringsYellow shares more about her evolving practice, the importance of storytelling in her work, and her process in her largest commission to date for Montage Big Sky.
Interior Design Magazine Feature: Ford Experience Center
Read Interior Design Magazine’s feature on the transformation of Ford Experience Center and learn more about the brand storytelling behind the design and the artwork.
NeoCon 2022 Recap Part 2: “Art Has A Job To Do”
In this second part of our recap, we share the impactful insights that came from the thought-provoking and very important keynote talks which spoke to the critical role design plays in creating a better future.
NeoCon 2022 Recap Part 1: The Values Driving The Trends
In this first part of our NeoCon roundup, we present three values-driven trends that extend well beyond form and function, addressing needs in our world that the design industry at large has the power and influence contribute to for the better.