Lars Brandstrup
Norwegian gallerist
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Lars Brandstrup (13 April 1913 – 25 January 1997) was a Norwegian gallerist.
Born13 April 1913
Horten, Norway
Died25 January 1997 (aged 83)
OccupationGallerist
AwardsOrder of St. Olav
Lars Brandstrup | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 April 1913 Horten, Norway |
| Died | 25 January 1997 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Gallerist |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
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.[1] [2] [3]
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.[4][5] He was awarded the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award in 1985.[6]
