Association Allyance – Monumental Goose Game

Mission & Vision

Monumental Goose Game is a large-scale, artist-led public art initiative created by artists Gwendoline Finaz de Villaine and Pauline Lévêque, developed to commemorate 250 years of friendship between France and the United States.

Conceived as a contemporary and immersive reinterpretation of the historic Goose Game, the project transforms public space into a shared cultural platform that is accessible, participatory, and inclusive.

The installation will be presented on Madison Avenue in New York on July 12, 2026, and on September 19, 2026 on the Parvis du Trocadéro in Paris, inviting audiences to physically engage with a monumental painted ground composition activated through play. By combining urban-scale painting, sculptural elements, and participatory design, the work explores themes of democracy, civic engagement, chance, and collective movement.

A limited series of prints, numbered and signed by the artists on premium Arches paper, extends this spirit of participation beyond the installation itself, allowing supporters to own a piece of the project, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Learn more and reserve a print here.

The project is supported by Allyance (a French non-profit organization, Association loi 1901) and benefits from the institutional support of Alliance New York, Villa Albertine, and the City Hall of Paris 16th District (Mairie du 16ᵉ arrondissement).

Actions Led

The project is structured around five core pillars:

• Artistic Creation & Heritage: Production of a monumental mural composed of
  63 illustrated squares representing iconic landmarks from Paris and New York,
  offering an engaging introduction to shared cultural heritage.
• Education & Public Engagement: Development of workshops, guided visits, and
  participatory activations involving students, schools, and cultural institutions in
  both cities.
• Social Impact: A free and open-access installation designed to foster
  intercultural dialogue, intergenerational exchange, and community participation.
• Sustainability: Eco-conscious design enabling the reuse of the installation
  across both locations, reducing environmental impact while maintaining high
  production standards.
• Local Impact: Strong collaboration with local partners, schools, and institutions,
  ensuring meaningful engagement within each host community.

Projects that U.S. Donors Can Support

By supporting Monumental Goose Game, donors contribute to an ambitious cultural
initiative that activates public space, strengthens Franco-American ties, and demonstrates the power of contemporary art to create shared, meaningful experiences across communities

U.S. donors can support the development of artistic projects with strong cultural, social, and territorial impact, and activities promoting the dissemination of artistic works and cultural mediation to diverse audiences, including young people, students, and universities, both in France and internationally, while fostering intercultural exchange.