The New York Times
The Art Market's Reaction to Trump? Sales This Week Offer First Test
by Robin Pogrebin

     This article takes a number related approach to the art auctioning market. Although people like to read about people, they also like to see the numbers to prove the validity of a story. This article depicts the varying opinions on the art market's future, post Trump being president-elect of the United States of America. Some say that “Supply is the issue more than demand.” and “The electricity is not there.” However, another expert in the field says, "My guess is, it will be like most auction seasons: good pictures will do well.” It is an mans game at this point, however trends show that significant events throughout history, like the election of a new president, have no changed the trends in buying and selling art. “Some people are very happy with this result and will feel richer and more inclined to buy art, and some people will feel destabilized by the unknown and still more inclined to buy art,” said Simon Shaw, Sotheby’s worldwide co-head of Impressionist and Modern art. “There’s a lot of demand out there.”
     Good journalism gives the reader the numbers, facts and figures. This article is well done because it incorporates quotes, numbers and peoples stories regarding the art world. It held my attention, mostly because I am an artist and enjoy reading about art, but also because it is well written, clear, concise and sticks to the facts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/arts/design/christies-sothebys-phillips-fall-auction-trump.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Farts&action=click&contentCollection=arts&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront