While following Proximity Magazine’s blurb about Chicago police trying to close up Lloyd Dobler Gallery (reportedly for sight compaints, disturbing pieces, and providing alcohol to minor artworld celebrities), I decided Christian Rieben’s work was pretty great. If you’re in Wisconsin you can swing by Stumptown Gallery until July 14th to see the work yourself.

Christian Rieben, Monument to Failed Love: Spun, 2005

Rumor is he’s teaching a painting class at College of Dupage this fall. Specific rumors indicate that class as ART-2222-001.

Christian Rieben, Assfixiated, 2006

Make sure to see Assfixiated at Lloyd Dobler Gallery before the cops take it as evidence!

Christian Rieben, Depression (in the grass), 2005

More of Christian Rieben’s work can be seen at his website.