The Archive for Contemporary Cultural History (AfZK) is conceived as an open, living network that captures everyday culture in its present form – before it disappears, is forgotten, or co-opted. It is not a closed system, but a growing, decentralized space that can emerge anywhere: In a box, on a hard drive, on a server, or in many places at once. All media formats are welcome – from audio and video to text, objects, drawings, and both digital and analog materials.