Black Ivory
Music
About
Black Ivory is an art and music group from London, UK. We have 3 members: me, Edgeworth Johnstone founded the group c.2015, Emma Pugmire, also from London, and Ron Throop from Oswego, New York State, USA.
Episodes
- The Camden Market Free Art Man 19th March 2026
The episode details the artist's experience giving away art, including specific pieces like Heckel's Horse Jr. and Blond Cards, at Camden Market. It also touches on the sale of a Maddarings painting and the challenges of transporting large…
- Maddarings Hand on Yellow Paintings 1 to 20
Black Ivory presents acrylic on paper paintings numbered 1 to 20, inspired by rings purchased from Maddarings. The artist details the creation process, tracing from a drawing of their hand with the rings, and notes the paintings are double…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man 18th March 2026
The host discusses the potential cancellation of their trip to Camden Market due to a leg injury, while providing an update on the activities of the Camden Market Free Art Man.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man 14th March 2026
The artist discusses an incident where a young man took several Blond Card paintings from him at Camden Market. He reflects on unclear signage regarding his art giveaway policy and notes the increasing popularity of his Blond Card series,…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Gets Done by Brunch
This episode features Alan Myatt, the Camden Market town crier, discussing his free art, which is a political protest against the cost of art. The recording date was May 18th, 2025.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man 29th April 2026
The episode discusses a day at Camden Market, noting it was quiet and windy. Despite the weather, more large paintings than usual were given away to people passing by, with the phrase 'Free Art Frees Art' being mentioned.
- Blurt and Steemit at Camden 2026 4 29
The podcast discusses promoting Blurt and Steemit at Camden Market by giving away original artwork and conducting short interviews. Future plans include a Blurt-themed art day and expanding the range of art for street promotion.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Gets Caught in the Wind
The host recounts a windy day at Camden Market on May 26th, 2025, while reflecting on the "Free Art Frees Art" project. The episode details the evolution of their art materials after learning techniques from Ron Throop and the decision to…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Masks
This episode of Black Ivory showcases the creation of Edgeworth Masks, oil paintings on cardboard, and features improvisational jazz music recorded at home. The Free Art Man was dedicated to this series, recorded on May 31st, 2025.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man vs. Nature
The artist at Camden Market describes how strong winds impact his outdoor painting setup, sometimes blowing artworks into the street. He mentions Kizzie, who interviewed him and helped retrieve paintings, and discusses interactions with ot…
- More Anarchy for Art A4 Text Paintings 1 to 20
The artist details the creation of the 'Anarchy for Art' A4 text paintings, intended for free distribution on London's transport network. These paintings, featuring a printed manifesto, are a continuation of the artist's previous 'Free Art…
- The First 24 Flag Paintings
The 'First 24 Flag Paintings' by Black Ivory at Camden Market use flags to help tourists understand free art is available. The initiative aims to overcome language barriers, allowing participation even from those who don't speak English.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Introduces Shin Detonator Boards
The episode details the creation and display of Shin Detonator Boards at Camden Market, evolving from a novel into artworks that function as advertisements, a concept termed 'Advertism'. The artist discusses the transition from giving away…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Owes Laundry Bags
The artist details purchasing laundry bags from Wood Green High Street and discusses their display by the Camden Market Free Art Man. They also reflect on the challenges of oil painting due to space limitations and express a desire for a l…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Display Plan Update
This episode discusses an update to the Camden Market Free Art Man display, including a new signage layout advised by town crier Alan. The artist reflects on initial space constraints, positive public reception, and considers applying for…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Kills Galleries
This episode covers a day at The Camden Market Free Art Man, discussing the sale of art prints, plans for future spray art, and various paintings. It also includes mentions of a punk rocker named Zombie and the game Warhammer.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Butterfly Swarm
This episode features Alan Wyatt, a Guinness World Record holder known for his trumpet playing and town crier achievements, and discusses the creation and market reception of a butterfly art series.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Pugmired
The podcast features Emma Pugmire discussing her 'Camden Market Free Art Man' event where she gives away surprise art. The host also shares experiences painting on fibreboard underlay, noting its fragility and toxicity compared to cardboar…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Launches Cryptocurency
The Camden Market Free Art Man is launching a cryptocurency series with four distinct types: BitcoYn, EthereOm, DogecoYn, and AlgoranB. The series, inspired by early Bitcoin adoption, includes accompanying artworks and videos, with potenti…
- The Camden Market Free Art Man and Pugmire's Finger
This episode of Black Ivory features Emma Pugmire at Camden Market. The discussion covers the legality of distributing free art, challenges faced while filming due to lighting and camera angles, and potential improvements for future setups.
- The Camden Market Free Art Man Compares Home Made Jackets
The Camden Market Free Art Man discusses home-made jackets after a chance encounter and reunion with a woman he helped 25 years ago. The woman interviewed him and took one of his paintings.