Claus Haxholm: Not Only But Then

‘Not only but then’ is a handbook by Claus Haxholm exploring temporal interconnectednes between body and space. While not focusing on any specific body or room, it offers instructions-like snippets that encourage readers to engage in body movements or manipulations within a given space. These texts can serve as expansions of past, present, or future spatial encounters or initiate a dynamic interaction between various body parts and room parts.  The book presents the idea that space can take on the characteristics of a body, and vice versa. Ultimately, ‘Not only but then’ prompts readers to experiment with the fusion and interchangeability of bodies, texts, and spaces.