You missed out the word "powerful" which makes a difference. Sure one can benignly possess and control a work of fine art, or a pet goldfish. But when one dir

You missed out the word "powerful" which makes a difference. Sure one can benignly possess and control a work of fine art, or a pet goldfish. But when one directs a powerful thing it is in hope to make proxy use of that power. For example. a vicious guard dog.