In an art scene where nearly everyone bemoans the need for more education—what art is, how it's made, how it can be understood—Zeitgeist Gallery's Janice Zeitlin and Lain York put the rubber to the road this year with their provocative multi-part series of gallery shows and lectures. Exploring photography, painting, works on paper and sculpture, the four exhibitions were strong and full of surprises, while the lectures intrigued, incensed, insulted and inspired. —JOE NOLAN
