The seven artists who contribute to Outside the Box share a single goal: to bridge contemporary art and experimental video. The exhibit, opening today at the Emily Davis Gallery, uses computers and electronics to explore themes such as videogame-hacking, interactive movies, and database-driven films. Several tie-in programs are scheduled over the next few weeks, including the intriguingly titled “How I Went From Modifying Nintendo Games to Giving Lectures About Simon and Garfunkel.”

Jan. 18-Feb. 24

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