Câlins et confidences

Câlins et confidences

Free

From September 17 to December 15, 2025, discover an empathy-filled art walk in the heart of downtown Montreal.

The Câlins et confidences art walk is a project initiated by the properties in the heart of downtown Montréal — Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Place Ville Marie, Centre Eaton de Montréal, and Place Montréal Trust — imagined by Montréal-based artist Pony, and produced by LNDMRK.

September 17th at 12:00am
Esplanade PVM
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An art-walk in the heart of downtown

Carte Câlins et confidences

Head over to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Esplanade PVM at Place Ville Marie, Centre Eaton de Montréal and Place Montréal Trust to dive in the world of Câlins et confidences.

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Spread some comfort

Send a private message on Instagram (@calinsetconfidences) to share what brings you comfort.

Your story may be anonymously reshared on the Câlins et confidences Instagram account.

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Discover the giant sculptures and their stories!

Meet Dandy, Anxiyeti, Kinzu, and Sponji—characters who will help soothe your inner whirlwinds.

About the artist

Pony

Pony (Gabrielle Laïla Tittley; @ponymtl) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Montréal. For over 15 years, she has been crafting a universe where humor, tenderness, and vulnerability meet. Founder of Maison Pony, she designs collections of clothing, illustrations, and comforting plush toys that support people through loneliness, anxiety, and grief. Her work has expanded on a large scale through immersive public installations and collaborations with major brands and institutions such as Apple, Samsung, Vans, and the Montréal Canadiens. Her world is a refuge for sensitive, funny, and atypical souls. Through her characters and creations, Pony passionately advocates the idea that art can offer powerful everyday comfort.

Warm hugs at home

Peluches

Find plush versions of Dandy, Anxiyeti, Kinzu, and Sponji at Marché Artisans at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and Signé Local at Centre Eaton de Montréal.