Bettina Steinbrügge's programing, which is heavy on performance art, is ruffling feathers at the museum.

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Cotter will replace João Fernandes, who has been with the museum since its opening in 1999 and has served as its director since 2003.

Art in America's critics write their way through the best of 2011. We've asked leaders in the fine arts to highlight the top works in their areas of special focus. Stephen Maine is a Brooklyn-based…