Frank M. Costantino: Visionary Projects

Frank Costantino, An aerial view of a plan for the Esplanade’s Hatch Shell area, including an entrance at Arlington and Beacon streets, watercolor, 2011.

Frank M. Costantino, pencil rendition of 222 Berkeley Street, Eastern Component 500 Boylston

Frank M. Costantino, Hynes Convention Center, Phase II – Final Rendition, colored pencils on matte photo mylar paper.

On view February 4 – May 3, 2025

For over fifty years, acclaimed illustrator Frank M. Costantino provided the world’s leading architects, designers, and developers with hand-drawn project designs from his studio in Winthrop, Massachusetts. This captivating exhibition of his work features over 80 drawings and watercolors.

Focused on Boston and New England projects, the exhibition showcases key landmarks such as the Hynes Convention Center, Esplanade 2020 Vision, and the Old State House renovation. Costantino’s meticulous detail and vibrant depictions, from finished renderings to preparatory sketches, reveal his creative and collaborative process.

This exhibition not only celebrates Costantino’s unparalleled skill but also highlights the Athenaeum’s dedication to local artists and architectural heritage.