Asake Bomani  is an American author, cultural advocate, and collector whose work has centered the visibility and preservation of Black artistic excellence for more than five decades. She is the author of the award-winning book Paris Connections: African American & Caribbean Artists in Paris (American Book Award, 1993), a landmark exploration of the creative freedom and global impact of Black artists abroad.

Since the early 1970s, Asake has been a pioneering voice in Black art collecting, building a diverse and museum-worthy collection guided by technical mastery, emotional resonance, and cultural significance. From 1990 to 2006, she owned and directed the Bomani Gallery in downtown San Francisco, a beloved and influential institution that elevated artists such as Norman Lewis, Charles Austin, and Elizabeth Catlett while cultivating a broader public appreciation for African American and African art.

Today, Asake is establishing the Bomani Art Foundation, advancing her lifelong commitment to honoring artists whose work has shaped history but too often lacked recognition. Through exhibitions, institutional partnerships, and continued acquisitions, the foundation will expand access to the collection and support the next generation of Black artists and cultural custodians.