Over the course of the last 16 years, The Armory Show in New York City has become one of the key annual art events in Manhattan. Taking place this year from March 5-8, the show highlights the artists (and their work) who have been pivotal to art throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.

Rest assured — The Armory Show isn’t just a bunch of boring paintings in a stuffy gallery. Artists work in mediums of all types — painting and photography, yes, but also sculpture, video, interactive installations, and much more.

Located at Pier 92 and 94 in central Manhattan, The Armory Show is divvied up into themes such as Modern (20th century), Contemporary, and the Armory Presents area, which for the second time will be devoted to presentations by galleries less than 10 years old.

But it’s the 2015 Armory Focus curated collection that is sure to get a lot of buzz this year. The theme — Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean — will bring art and artists from these regions to New York in an unprecedented North American show.

One thing’s for sure — the artists featured at The Armory Show get visitors thinking about art, about life, and about the ways in which people, places and moments in time intersect.

Once you’re ready for a break from the art, you’re in luck — Pier 92 and 94 are only blocks from some of Manhattan’s best shops, restaurants, and lounges. Take a breather from absorbing the sights and sounds of The Armory Show with a quick cocktail, or settle in for an unforgettable culinary experience at one of the nearby eateries.

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