George W. Bush shares painting of moment he learned of 9/11 attack

Former President George W. Bush shared images Friday of several paintings he created to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The images were posted to social media as part of his commemoration of the milestone.

Among the paintings Bush released is a rendering of the moment his White House chief of staff, Andrew Card, notified him about the attacks that day. The post highlighted that personal, behind-the-scenes instant during the crisis.

Bush, who was president on Sept. 11, 2001, has turned to painting in recent years to reflect on people and events of significance in his life. These new works add a visual, personal perspective to the public memory of the attacks and their 25th anniversary.

The release of the paintings drew attention because it connects an intimate artistic practice with a widely remembered national event, and it presents the former president’s own portrayal of a formative moment in his presidency.