A collection of posters, flyers, drawings, magazines and records testify to the cult magnetism of Michigan noiseniks Destroy All Monsters. On until 20 February 2010
Photograph: PR
Renowned Lisbon-based duo João Maria Gusmão and Pedro Paiva present silent films which come across as strange poetic ponderings. The installation, entitled On the Movement of the Fried Egg and Other Astronomical Bodies, is accompanied by US artist Clare Rojas's mock-naif painterly reveries. Open until 21 March 2010
Photograph: PR
Charles Avery's exhibition features his largest drawing yet. Covering an entire gallery wall, it depicts the port town of Onomatopoeia, a bustling introduction to the artist's unique vision. On until 31 March 2010
Photograph: Andy Keate
Shona Illingworth's moody and moving film Balnakiel evokes the different cultural memories of the remote area in the Scottish Highlands in which she grew up. Catch it until 1 May 2010
Photograph: PR
One of abstract expressionism's frontrunners, Arshile Gorky delves into troubled memories of his Armenian homeland, with a rich, earthy palette full of burnt oranges and mustard yellows. On until 3 May 2010
Photograph: Arshile Gorky Estate/Collection Centre Pompidou
The Walls Are Talking brings together wallpaper works by contemporary artists including Damien Hirst, Sonia Boyce and AA Bronson. On until 3 May 2010
Photograph: PR
Dexter Dalwood currently has an eponymous exhibition on at Tate St Ives – the works in the show span 12 years of production. Concurrently at Tate St Ives is another exhibition, entitled 1971, which features works from the Tate Collection that Dexter selected - these works, produced by other artists, all date from 1971. Open until 3 May 2010
Photograph: PR
Jordan Baseman sets up a series of portraits that leave you with an uneasy sense of the fragilities of self-identity. On until 9 May 2010
Photograph: Courtesy of the artist and Matt's Gallery, London
