Why Scotland should follow its art and vote no to independence

Nationalism is a cultural black hole it is so much better to be both Scottish and British, as Scotland's vibrant art scene proves

As Scotland prepares to decide if its future belongs inside or outside the British union, a summer of Scottish art offers a cultural perspective on the pros and cons of independence. Generation, a mega-exhibition of Scottish contemporary art, is about to be joined by yet more new art when the Edinburgh art festival opens at the end of July. But is the vibrant art scene of Scotland an argument for, or against, complete Scottish independence?

It is so obviously an argument against it. The no campaign, short on the emotional arguments that fuel the yes vote, should be celebrating the art of Douglas Gordon, Martin Creed, Martin Boyce, Susan Philipsz and Richard Wright as proof that Scotland and the rest of Britain really are "better together".

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