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Prof. Markus Verne is a Professor of Anthropology with a focus on aesthetics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. His research explores aesthetic experiences, popular music (particularly in Madagascar and West Africa), and historical anthropological theories. He holds a PhD on consumption and scarcity in Niger and has been researching Malagasy popular music since 2006. His work integrates existential anthropology to analyze how music shapes social and individual practices.
Education:
- Studied cultural anthropology, philosophy, and psychology at Universities of Tübingen and Mainz
- PhD on 'Consumption and Scarcity in Rural Niger'
Research Interests:
- Aesthetics and sensory experiences
- Anthropology of popular music (Madagascar, West Africa)
- Economic anthropology (poverty, consumption)
- Historical trajectories of anthropological thought
His recent work examines how musical experiences are embedded in everyday life through 'existential anthropology,' emphasizing Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region.
Publications: Recent works include a co-edited volume on aesthetic objects' agency and studies on Malagasy metal music. His 2022 article explores Malagasy social relatedness through ethnographic analysis.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Anthropology, Music, and Aesthetics Working Group at the university.
