British Art Fair
Modern and Contemporary British Art
26—29 September 2024
Saatchi Gallery, London, SW3 4RY
WaterAid | Best Seat in the House
at British Art Fair
Exhibition at British Art Fair
Auction dates: 23 – 30 September 2024
Auction Link: wateraid.org/bestseat
WaterAid to auction 25 celebrity-designed toilet seats at British Art Fair 2024 in a campaign to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis.
Forget Marcel Duchamp’s legendary ‘Fountain’, British Art Fair’s official charity, WaterAid, goes one better this year with an exhibition and auction of toilet seats designed by 25 artists including Boy George Martin Parr, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Pam Hogg, Val Garland, Ozwald Boateng, Pure Evil, Hayden Kays and Harry Hill.
Titled Best Seat in the House, this project originated from a collaboration between WaterAid and photographer Rankin in 2021. The aim was to raise awareness of the global sanitation crisis which sees one in five people in the world (1.5 billion people) without access to a decent toilet. The collection has developed over the past three years, with the latest exhibit - by Sophie Tea - added in 2024. The exhibition at British Art Fair represents the first time these quirky creations go up for sale giving the public a chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece by a famous artist and support WaterAid’s vital work.
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The outlandish designs include a golden throne, punk-inspired art, a lucky toilet seat and one designed to tickle. See the full collection here: wateraid.org/bestseat
Visit Best Seat in the House
You can find WaterAid’s Best Seat in the House exhibition on the 2nd floor at British Art Fair 26 –29 September at Saatchi Gallery with entry included with the fair ticket. britishartfair.co.uk
Buy A Best Seat in the House The works will be sold by online auction with bidding opening on 23 September and closing on 29 September 2024. wateraid.org/bestseat
The full list of artists who have contributed an artwork is; Bambi, Boy George, Carrie Reichardt, Charlotte Colbert, Chila Burman, Daisy Collingridge , George Morton Clark, Gina Soden, Harry Hill , Haseebah Ali, Hayden Kays, Jessica Albarn, Joe Sweeney, Liaqat Rasul, Martin Parr, Nettie Wakefield, Ozwald Boateng, Pam Hogg, Pure Evil, Roo Dhissou, Seema Mattu, Soozy Lipsey, Sophie Tea, Val Garland and Dame Zandra Rhodes.
Supporting WaterAid
The proceeds from the auction will support WaterAid's mission to bring clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to communities around the world, directly impacting the health, dignity, education, and livelihoods of millions.
NOTES TO EDITORS
WaterAid
Founded in 1981, WaterAid works with its supporters, partners and local communities to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere. They have already reached millions of people, across 28 countries, providing 28.5 million people with clean water, 29 million with decent toilets, and 27.8 million with good hygiene. With these basics, entire communities have been able to unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. Find out more at www.wateraid.org
2024 Headline Partner: Powerhouse at Chelsea Waterfront
British Art Fair is delighted to announce a new Headline Partner for 2024: Powerhouse at Chelsea Waterfront. Powerhouse is an iconic London landmark and a cathedral of the industrial age which transformed the historic twin-turreted power station that once powered the London Underground, into an imaginative complex of 260 luxury apartments and over 40,000 sf commercial spaces at Chelsea Waterfront. Masterminded by Hutchison Property Group (UK) Limited, world experts in creating waterfront places to live, Powerhouse boasts landscaped gardens, waterfront restaurants and a state-of-the-art wellness centre for residents. Taking on a revolutionary new form, Powerhouse will offer a 21st century living experience like no other in one of London’s most coveted boroughs, a unique address which is opening the Powerhouse up to the public.
About Saatchi Gallery
Since 1985, Saatchi Gallery has provided an innovative platform for contemporary art. Exhibitions have presented works by largely unseen young artists, or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. This approach has made the Gallery one of the most recognised names in contemporary art. Since moving to its current 70,000 square feet space in the Duke of York’s Headquarters in Chelsea, London, the Gallery has welcomed over 10 million visitors. The Gallery hosts thousands of school visits annually and has over 6 million followers on social media. In 2019, Charles Saatchi formally stepped back from his management of Saatchi Gallery with the organisation beginning a new chapter in its history as a fully independent registered charity.
British Art Fair
Modern and Contemporary British Art
26 — 29 September 2024
Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York HQ, King’s Road, London SW3 4RY
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Opening Hours
Collectors' Preview, Thursday 26 September, 11am – 9pm
Friday 27 September, 11am – 9pm
Saturday 28 September, 11am – 6pm
Sunday 29 September, 11am – 5pm
Last entry is half an hour before the fair is due to close.
Ticketing
Pre-booking is advised
Collectors’ Preview - £60
General Admission - £22 (advance), £25 (Fair week)
Concessions - £19 (advance), £22 (Fair week)
Under 16s - free, booking required and must be accompanied by an adult
Carer/Companion - free - email tickets@britishartfair.co.uk to secure the ticket.
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