Toilet seats by Boy George and Harry Hill auctioned for WaterAid at Saatchi Gallery

Toilet seats designed by various artists and celebrities, including Boy George and Harry Hill, are set to be auctioned for WaterAid, a charity focused on improving sanitation and hygiene worldwide. The collection, titled Best In The House, will be showcased at the British Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery in London from September 23 to 29. The designs aim to highlight the importance of access to decent toilets, a basic necessity that is lacking for one in five people globally. Boy George's design features the phrase 'piss and love' and is described as a 'punk throne' that combines humor with a serious message about sanitation. Harry Hill's creation, shaped like a horseshoe, includes a depiction of a horse and emphasizes the idea of toilets as lucky items. Both artists express their enjoyment in creating these unique pieces while raising awareness about the global sanitation crisis. The initiative also includes contributions from other notable fashion designers, such as Dame Zandra Rhodes and Pam Hogg. Tim Wainwright, the chief executive of WaterAid, emphasizes the significance of these artistic creations in sparking conversations about sanitation and the necessity of clean water and hygiene. The auction proceeds will directly support efforts to provide clean water and sanitation facilities to communities in need. This collaboration between WaterAid and photographer Rankin aims to transform perceptions of toilets from mundane necessities to vital components of health and dignity. The auction not only offers a chance to own a unique piece of art but also contributes to a critical cause that can change lives around the world.