A significant incident occurred in Curitiba, Brazil, where a painting was stolen from an art gallery during a New Year's Eve party on December 31. The artwork, 'A pele da pintura (para Dora Longo Bahia)', created by renowned contemporary artist Gustavo Magalhães, was reported missing shortly after the event. However, on January 19, more than two months later, the painting was found and returned to the gallery.

Malu Meyer, the owner of the gallery Soma, expressed her relief and continued hope for the painting's return, stating that she always believed it would resurface rather than be discarded. She noted the painting was discovered in the gallery's restroom after a party held in connection with the Oscars. The discovery brought her immense joy as she had been anxiously checking her mailbox daily for any sign of the artwork.

Although the details remain unclear about who returned the painting or how it ended up in the restroom, the incident highlights the importance of community and the unexpected turns art can take in urban settings. The return of the painting not only reaffirms the value of artistic works but also touches on themes of recovery and redemption within the art world, especially in a vibrant cultural hub like Curitiba.