When the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) at MNIT Services received a query from the Walker Art Center for aerial imagery of the Twin Cities, it was an unusual request: the client needed the data at a resolution suitable for a 20-foot by 30-foot poster, with file sizes that weren't overwhelming.

The poster was for artist-in-residence Fritz Haeg to incorporate in his new exhibition,At Home in the City.

MNIT employees Pete Olson and Norm Anderson took on the challenge to provide the imagery in a suitable format, while Walker Art Center staff worked with Thomas Reprographics to print the imagery and prepare the exhibit. The MnGeo team from MNIT Services was credited in the exhibit for preparing the 2012 images sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey and Digital Aerial Solutions, LLC.

The wall looks amazing, completely mesmerizing. It is such an excellent addition to the exhibit, said Residency Coordinator Anna Bierbrauer. Walker Art Center staff members are very pleased with the installation.

This is just another testament to the importance of geography in our lives and the work we do, said Dan Ross, Director and Chief Geospatial Information Officer at MNIT Services.

You can check out the At Home in the City exhibit that runs through November 24 at the Walker Arts Center.