Amy Aaröe is a Swedish-American artist and photographer, known for her conceptual practice that explores themes of memory, identity, and family history. Her work is distinguished by the innovative use of archival material, particularly through her long-term project "The Aaröe Archives," in which she reworks and reinterprets her family's vast photographic collection, intertwining personal and collective narratives. Her career has been marked by significant awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship, the Anonymous Was A Woman Award, and the Shpilman International Prize for Excellence in Photography. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious international institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, consolidating her position as one of the most influential figures in contemporary photography.