Dr. Rafael Schacter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rafael Schacter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at University College London, specializing in Material Culture. He has published several influential works, including his upcoming monograph 'Monumental Graffiti' with MIT Press, set to be released in October 2024, and previously authored 'Street Studio' and 'Ornament Order: Graffiti, Street Art' as well as the award-winning 'World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti'. Schacter has extensive curatorial experience, organizing prominent exhibitions such as the 'Walking Tour' at Tate Modern and 'Futurismo Ancestral' at Somerset House. He received his PhD in Anthropology from UCL in 2011 and was awarded a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship from 2014 to 2017. Schacter is an active lecturer, presenting at various prestigious institutions and contributing to numerous media outlets, including BBC News and The Guardian. He maintains a notable presence in the creative and music scenes, producing music under the DJ name Ill Logic & Raf, and has been involved in the London underground music scene, significantly influencing his artistic and academic projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-10-01 — Present

University College London, Dept Anthropology • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Anthropology, with a focus on Material Culture.

Senior Teaching Fellow

2017-09-01 — 2020-09-01

University College London, Anthropology • United Kingdom

Led courses in Anthropology while also mentoring students and contributing to departmental activities.

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow

2014-09-01 — 2017-09-01

University College London, Anthropology • United Kingdom

Conducted postdoctoral research in the area of Material Culture.