The street portraiture seen in this group provides insights into the ways of life of segments of Qatar society often under-represented visually. Portraits that communicate the personality and strength of character of individual sitters are shown together with group studies that challenge stereotypes associated with the working classes in the country.
The everyday pleasures and camaraderie encountered within Qatar's multiplicity of close-knit working communities is clearly communicated by the portraits. Quiet moments of reflection enjoyed by people from many different backgrounds, as observed by Maryam Al Khulaifi, also remind us of the patterns of behaviour we all now share.