Calum Best Celebrates His Father's Legacy through Art and Business

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Calum Best, son of Manchester United icon George Best, is now celebrating his father's life in a 40-piece exhibition. The show, curated with artist Aidan Phelan, features vibrant paintings that capture George Best's sporting genius and his hedonistic lifestyle. Calum Best, who has overcome his own struggles with grief and addiction, has also turned his life around through business ventures, including a medicinal cannabis company and a smoothie bar.

Key Takeaways:

  • Calum Best has developed a medicinal cannabis venture, seeing potential in the sector as it has been legalized in 24 American states.
  • The exhibition, "George Best: 20 Years of Immortal Legacy," features 40 paintings by Aidan Phelan, capturing George Best's life and career.
  • Calum Best has opened a Mexican restaurant, Ixchel, in Chelsea and a smoothie bar, Happiness, in Soho.
  • He chairs Dorking Wanderers Women's FC and plays football twice a week.
  • The Old Trafford fans see Calum Best as a living link to his father and appreciate his unique perspective.
  • Calum Best's story is one of overcoming grief and addiction to find success through entrepreneurship and sport.

Statistics:

  • 24 American states have legalized medicinal cannabis.
  • George Best played for Manchester United from 1963 to 1974.
  • The exhibition will be displayed in Belfast, London, and Old Trafford, Manchester.
  • Aidan Phelan has reimagined iconic figures such as Amy Winehouse and Oasis in his paintings.
  • Calum Best has launched three business ventures in the last year.

Sources:

  • "George Best: 20 Years of Immortal Legacy" exhibition, featuring paintings by Aidan Phelan.
  • Interview with Calum Best, as cited in various news sources.