Enjoy the northern lights of Glasgow

Glasgow has become an arts powerhouse in the UK capable of challenging London’s reputation, says Ed Power. 

THE biggest challenge awaiting visitors to the Turner Prize exhibition in Glasgow is distinguishing between what is art and what is merely part of the furniture. In one room are set a series of plastic chairs with fur coats stitched to the backs.

In another, four flickering screens squat on a table, next to a photocopier.