Kyle R. Martin was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He graduated cum laude from St. Edward’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing & Rhetoric: Creative Focus. He won third prize in the Austin Chronicle’s 2011 Short Fiction Contest and went on to publish more fiction and essays with Foxing Quarterly, Fields Magazine, and Ambit Magazine (UK & Europe), among others. He first arrived at The Stark Center in September 2014 when Jan and Terry Todd hired him as a library assistant. After nearly four years, he left to start his own design firm, KRM Exhibit Design, and has worked on exhibits for The LBJ Presidential Library, The Briscoe Center for American History, and The Stark Center. In January 2020, he officially returned home to The Stark Center as the curatorial associate.

Kyle R. Martin
Curatorial Associate
Kyle's Posts
UPCOMING: 2023 Physical Cultures of the Body Conference
With the new year approaching, it’s time to mark your calendars for the 2023 Physical Cultures of the Body Conference...
Four New Sculpture Pieces Donated by Michael Deming & Stark Center Floor Renovation Begins!
As many of you may remember, the winter storm in February 2021 caused an immense amount of damage here on...
ART TALK with Sculptor David Deming on April 27 at 3pm
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center is proud to host ART TALK, a conversation and reception with the artist David Deming,...
Jack Shanks’ Lifting Belt and Vest Donated To The Stark Center
On Monday 8 May 1972, Jack Shanks, wearing a short sleeve shirt, tie, pants, and dress shoes, lifted the Dinnie...
Here’s to the Students!
Because of the pandemic and that stagnant period of time before vaccines were available, I (like most people) suffer from...
“Big Ricky” Comes to The Stark Center and Other New Artifacts
Last month, The Stark Center opened a new exhibit featuring sculptures by David Deming and Michael Deming. It’s called Degrees...
Rogue Fitness Honors Terry Todd with Documentary Premiering at Austin Film Festival
The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports announces the premier and theatrical release of The Commissioner of...
Celebrate Juneteenth with Mark Henry at The Strongman Project
In celebration of tomorrow’s Juneteenth holiday, I’ve published a new Feature over at The Strongman Project all about the life...
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Tommy Kono
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which provides an opportunity for our nation to pay tribute to...
Photographs from the Anna Hiss Collection
This week at The Stark Center, I’ve been thinking a lot about the history of women’s fitness and physical activity...
Clyde Littlefield & The Texas Relays
After last year’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays are back! This year’s meet is...
John Davis on the Cover of Ebony Magazine, May 1952
In honor of Black History Month, I wanted to celebrate by sharing this issue of Ebony Magazine from May 1952....
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