The Ceri Hand Gallery is delighted to announce an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase a wide selection of original and editioned works by some of the foremost artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries.

20/21 is a special event which runs from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 March at the Liverpool gallery and stars work by Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Georges Braque, Eduardo Paolozzi, Bridget Riley, Paula Rego, Peter Blake and Antony Gormley.

Over these limited dates visitors can view some of the most important names in post war 20th century British art, covering all the key movements and schools:

The abstract art of St Ives, including works by Patrick Heron and William Scott, features alongside examples of Pop art by some its chief exponents such as the ‘Godfather of British Pop art’ Sir Peter Blake and Pop art grandee Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.

The Op art movement, a dazzling experiment in the perceptual aspects of art resulting in the illusion of movement, is highlighted with career-spanning works by Bridget Riley, arguably the most widely known Op artist alive today.

20/21 includes work by Michael Craig Martin - a key figure in the first generation of conceptual artists who, as a tutor at Goldsmith’s College, London, had a significant influence on two generations of young British artists, most notably Damien Hirst.

Figurative works are represented by artists Paula Rego and Craigie Aitchison. Over the last decade Rego has become one of the most sought after European artists: Born in Portugal, Rego’s baroque imagery hints at hidden secrets and desires, in particular her prints depicting children’s stories, which draw heavily upon Goya’s famous Los Caprichos for their influence. By contrast Aitchison’s work is quiet and contemplative, his images of crucifixions reminiscent of proto Renaissance masters such as Giotto.

20/21 is an excellent opportunity to see works by internationally acclaimed stars such as Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol up close. On display and for sale is Picasso’s Le Repos du Sculpteur devant un Nu a la Draperie (1922), one of the most beautiful pure line etchings from La Suite Vollard, his most famous series of etchings. The series dates from the post-cubist, neo-classical phase of his career and predominantly focuses on the role of the artist and his relationship with his muse, this example showing the reclining figure of Picasso and a bust in profile behind him of Marie Therese, his partner at the time.

Artists known and loved in the city of Liverpool are also central to this special collection. Works by Antony Gormley, whose Another Place is the pride of nearby Crosby beach, and John Moores Painting prize-winners Mary Martin, John Hoyland and Mick Moon will be on display.

All works on display as part of 20/21 are available for sale. Entry to the event is free.

There will also be an exclusive preview of the 20:21 work at an invitation only evening on Wednesday 23 March, 6-8pm in aid of the NSPCC Safe Place Appeal. To attend the preview evening in support of the NSPCC please contact pwright@nspcc.org.uk

The general preview is on Friday 25 March and will be generously supported by Payal.

Contemporary Art Society North West will also be offering 10% on membership at the preview and if you sign up before the 31 March 2011. The first 50 people to sign up will also be entered into a draw to win a unique print by internationally acclaimed artist Michael Craig-Martin worth over £500. To join online please click here Contemporary Art Society North West Special Offer and make sure you quote CHNW in the box marked "Discount Code" to receive your 10% discount and be entered for the draw.