françois oberfalcer

François Oberfalcer (1939, South Bohemia – 2017, La Tour-du-Pin) was a Czech artist, better known in his homeland than in France. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (1954-1958) and the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (1958-1964). Following the 1968 Prague events, he sought refuge in France, first in Gagny, then in La Tour-du-Pin from 1979, where he devoted himself fully to printmaking: etching, aquatint, drypoint, and lithography. He also mastered watercolor, tapestry, and created stained glass for the La Tour-du-Pin town hall. A committed teacher, he founded the Ateliers d’Activités Artistiques and led numerous workshops in France and abroad. A member of the renowned Hollar Association of Czech Graphic Artists since 2004, he exhibited widely in France, Italy, and the Czech Republic, including the Salon des Réalités Nouvelles. His works are held in the BnF collections.