The Defiant Canvas

Description
With cultural venues flourishing across the empire, a famous painter has been criticizing your rule obliquely through their work. Based in the cosmopolitan city of, their latest piece depicts a gluttonous, saggy-fleshed giant snacking on a platter of sugared cakes, and they are gaining much public attention. What is your response?

Options
"A blanket ban on political artwork will make a strong statement, but could provoke unrest."
 * Prohibit
 * Effects: Chance of bad consequences

"The edge of the artist's censure can be blunted by seeming pleased."
 * Encourage
 * Effect: None

Follow-up event
Prohibit options will trigger a follow-up event: The Defiant Canvas II