title: Lars Brandstrup
text: # Lars Brandstrup
  
  Lars Brandstrup (13 April 1913 – 25 January 1997) was a Norwegian gallerist.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Brandstrup was born at Horten in Vestfold, Norway. He was raised in Denmark and in 1950 he moved back to Norway. Brothers Lars and Niels Brandstrup established Galleri F 15 in Moss during 1962. In retirement, he established Galleri Brandstrup in Moss during 1986 along with his son, Kim Brandstrup. In 2002, Kim Brandstrup relocated the gallery to Oslo.
  
  He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav, Knight of the Order of the Polar Star, and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog. He was awarded the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award in 1985.
  
  