 It is also a gathering place for a loose alliance of artists who produce collaborative work in various locations around Los Angeles, including the Santa Monica beach and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).Founded by Mark Allen, Machine Project launched in 2003 with its inaugural show, ‘Tom Jennings,’ which was displayed from December 6, 2003 until January 24, 2004.In the museums first year, it displayed six different exhibits.