French Horns on Ice

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Professional French horn player Kyra Sims tells us about a once-in-a-lifetime trip she took to Antarctica with a program called Polar STEAM, which pairs artists with scientists. She tells us about living on a research vessel, getting up close and personal with zooplankton, and where she found inspiration on the ice. 

You can find Kyra Sims online at her website or on Instagram. And learn more about Polar STEAM here


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Professional French horn player Kyra Sims tells us about a once-in-a-lifetime trip she took to Antarctica with a program called Polar STEAM, which pairs artists with scientists. She tells us about living on a research vessel, getting up close and personal with zooplankton, and where she found inspiration on the ice. 

You can find Kyra Sims online at her website or on Instagram. And learn more about Polar STEAM here


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2026-05-28 25 min
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